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CV54 XPE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

80,297 mi
Last recorded80,297 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 XPE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 80,297 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner both brake backing plates corroded

Rear Inner sills/chassis tunnels corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring locating points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear toeing eye locating point heavily corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing between treads 2018 dated tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 78,111 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner brake backing plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Rear inner sills and chassis tunnels corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2023 77,803 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner sills and rear chassis tunnels corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2022 76,831 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake brum back plate corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2022 76,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear limiters (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake brum back plate corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2021 75,728 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake drum back plate corroded

Nearside Rear brake drum back plate corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 75,728 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake drum back plate corroded

Nearside Rear brake drum back plate corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 74,330 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 74,330 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 72,736 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 72,736 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 70,987 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 70,987 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

oil level below minimum

Pass 10 Jul 2017 69,441 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 69,441 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 67,625 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 65,934 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 65,934 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 64,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

High level brake light not working

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 64,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

High level brake light not working

Pass 10 Jul 2013 59,010 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing inners

rear tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,974 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre worn on the outer edge

o/s front tyre bald on the inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2012 48,974 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre worn on the outer edge

o/s front tyre bald on the inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2011 35,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s wiper split

Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,770 miles

n/s wiper split

Pass 16 Jul 2010 24,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 15,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight seepage from steering rack, no positive leak

Pass 16 Jul 2009 15,888 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight seepage from steering rack, no positive leak

Pass 7 Jul 2008 7,842 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 6,255 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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CV54 XPE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2004 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 64,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV54 XPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CV54 XPE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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