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CW54 HLU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,738 mi
Last recorded98,738 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 HLU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 98,738 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 92,689 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 92,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 85,610 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 78,598 miles

Rear Lower gearbox mount bush deteriorated

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pipes nr fuel tank corrosion

rear exhaust heat shield detached

some corrosion rear chassis

Pass 20 Dec 2016 75,743 miles

Rear Lower gear box mount bush deteriorated

rear shock absorber bump stops detached

some corrosion rear coil springs

Pass 21 Dec 2015 70,313 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

some play in lower steering column

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

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

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

lower rear gear box mount bush deteriorated

rear exhaust mount detached

Pass 15 Dec 2014 69,012 miles

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

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

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

centre stop light not working

rear exhaust heat shield detached

rear lower gearbox mount bush splitting

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2013 65,475 miles

all road wheels slightly buckled

both front seats will not tilt forwards

front flexi and rear silencer deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield detached

some run out front brake discs

Fail 10 Dec 2013 65,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all road wheels slightly buckled

both front seats will not tilt forwards

front flexi and rear silencer deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield detached

some run out front brake discs

Pass 17 Dec 2012 59,865 miles

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

both front seats will not tilt forwards

centre stop light inop

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield detached

slight lumps nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Dec 2012 59,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front seats will not tilt forwards

centre stop light inop

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield detached

slight lumps nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,606 miles

both front seats will not tilt forwards

centre stop light inop

exhaust heat shield detached

offside front tyre small cuts in sidewall

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2011 50,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front seats will not tilt forwards

centre stop light inop

exhaust heat shield detached

offside front tyre small cuts in sidewall

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2010 45,444 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 45,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 38,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2008 32,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 32,210 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 24,441 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 24,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

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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CW54 HLU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CW54 HLU, 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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What year was CW54 HLU registered?

CW54 HLU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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