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CX04 ERV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,777 mi
Last recorded125,777 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 ERV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 125,777 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

osr chassis near axle mount lightly corroded

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 19 Mar 2016 125,535 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc gaitor gone hard (2.5.C.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

osr chassis near axle mount lightly corroded

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Mar 2015 111,853 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 111,714 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 96,768 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 96,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 85,035 miles

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

damage to offside rear 1/4 panel

high level brake light not working

Fail 11 Mar 2013 85,035 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

damage to offside rear 1/4 panel

high level brake light not working

Pass 27 Feb 2012 71,274 miles

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

high level brake light inop

part of front bumper missing

Pass 2 Mar 2011 57,720 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 57,720 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,056 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 27,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 27,080 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,663 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 12,617 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 ERV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ERV, 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 CX04 ERV registered?

CX04 ERV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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