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CW04 LMU

2004 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,517 mi
Last recorded142,517 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 LMU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 142,517 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 142,517 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam side light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 131,065 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 111,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm across center 3 quarters (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak under-bonnet slight mist of oil around rocker cover ()

Oil leak underside oil around gearbox&sump (advise further check) ()

rear cylinder brake pipes slightly corroded on surface

rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

underside fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 111,171 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm across center 3 quarters (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak under-bonnet slight mist of oil around rocker cover ()

Oil leak underside oil around gearbox&sump (advise further check) ()

rear cylinder brake pipes slightly corroded on surface

rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

underside fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 98,695 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 89,725 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 89,722 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 82,738 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 75,429 miles

slight noise in off side front top strut mount

Pass 10 Aug 2011 66,465 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 56,819 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,520 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 38,054 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,513 miles

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

all tyres have cracked.

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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CW04 LMU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CW04 LMU, 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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CW04 LMU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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