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CX04 EFK

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,872 mi
Last recorded140,872 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 EFK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2025 140,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame next to wishbone mounting corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster seized too (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster seized too (4.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle and general rear of vehicle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 138,717 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 138,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and cracked to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and cracked to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and cracked to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and cracked to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 136,021 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

general under body corrison

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2019 132,198 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Front & Rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 132,196 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Front & Rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 128,194 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 128,194 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Hand Brake High (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 125,175 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 114,083 miles

NS rear brakepipe slight corrosion

coolant leak

front exhaust flexi damaged

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2016 114,083 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

NS rear brakepipe slight corrosion

coolant leak

front exhaust flexi damaged

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 103,763 miles

Os front tyre worn heavily on the outer edge

Rear indicators slight discolouration

Fail 29 Oct 2015 103,763 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Os front tyre worn heavily on the outer edge

Rear indicators slight discolouration

Pass 5 Nov 2014 90,123 miles

Ns rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Os front wiper slight streaking

front indicators slight discolouration

Fail 5 Nov 2014 90,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant level below minimum

Ns rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Os front wiper slight streaking

Slight travel in handbrake

front indicators slight discolouration

oil level below minimum

Pass 31 Oct 2013 83,094 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 83,094 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 78,425 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 78,362 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 75,198 miles

engine management warning light on

Pass 11 Oct 2010 69,813 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 63,104 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 63,043 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 55,648 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 45,214 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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CX04 EFK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CX04 EFK, 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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CX04 EFK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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