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CX04 EPA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,127 mi
Last recorded148,127 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 EPA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 148,127 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 148,110 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 135,283 miles

Central Rear Upper high level stop lamp does not illuminate when required (1.2.1b)

Front Upper windscreen has a dark sun strip fitted (8.1b,e)

Front windscreen has a sat nav fitted to the offside front area (8.3.1e)

Front windscreen has items hanging from the interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints are worn (2.4G.2)

Nearside Front headlamp European dipped beam image is slightly affected (1.8A.1b)

Nearside Front headlamp European horizontal dipped beam is set at the lower 2.75% limit (1.8B,2)

Offside Front Lower suspension ball joint dust cover is deteriorating (2.4G.2)

Offside Front headlamp European dipped beam image break point is too far right of the 0% limit (1.8B,4)

Rear axle (2) suspension springs extreme ends are corroded (2.4C.1b)

Rear passenger's seats have two insecure child seats present (5.2.1)

The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn (3.3A.1b)

The engine coolant level was too low (2c)

The engine oil level was too low (2c)

The park brake lever working travel is operating close to the end (3.1.6b)

The tyre pressure(s) were too low (2c)

The vehicle presenter is reminded to empty the boot/vehicle prior to presenting for a test (2d)

There is a vacuum leak on rear of engine (7.0)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 135,238 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Rear Upper high level stop lamp does not illuminate when required (1.2.1b)

Front Upper windscreen has a dark sun strip fitted (8.1b,e)

Front windscreen has a sat nav fitted to the offside front area (8.3.1e)

Front windscreen has items hanging from the interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints are worn (2.4G.2)

Nearside Front headlamp European dipped beam image is slightly affected (1.8A.1b)

Nearside Front headlamp European horizontal dipped beam is set at the lower 2.75% limit (1.8B,2)

Offside Front Lower suspension ball joint dust cover is deteriorating (2.4G.2)

Offside Front headlamp European dipped beam image break point is too far right of the 0% limit (1.8B,4)

Rear axle (2) suspension springs extreme ends are corroded (2.4C.1b)

Rear passenger's seats have two insecure child seats present (5.2.1)

The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn (3.3A.1b)

The engine coolant level was too low (2c)

The engine oil level was too low (2c)

The park brake lever working travel is operating close to the end (3.1.6b)

The tyre pressure(s) were too low (2c)

The vehicle presenter is reminded to empty the boot/vehicle prior to presenting for a test (2d)

There is a vacuum leak on rear of engine (7.0)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 122,776 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 119,885 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)

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

small blow from exhaust back box

Pass 6 Jun 2014 119,885 miles

small blow from exhaust back box

Pass 8 Jun 2013 107,865 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 97,207 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 87,816 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 87,816 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2010 76,793 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 66,265 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 62,082 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 61,971 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 57,214 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 EPA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EPA, 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 EPA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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