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CX54 FSU

2004 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

158,462 mi
Last recorded158,462 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 FSU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 158,462 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 153,389 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 May 2023 153,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 148,192 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2022 148,044 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 142,355 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 142,339 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 134,617 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 126,728 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 126,572 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 119,469 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 114,684 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 114,684 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 110,042 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 110,037 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 106,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 106,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 100,777 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 100,777 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 88,971 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 88,971 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 74,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight fuel leak- leak off pipe?

Pass 16 Jan 2012 74,536 miles

slight fuel leak- leak off pipe?

Pass 31 Aug 2010 59,084 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 46,726 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 46,726 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight split in o/s/f tyre wall

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,240 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 21,166 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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CX54 FSU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 CX54 FSU, 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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CX54 FSU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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