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CX54 SYJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,651 mi
Last recorded77,651 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 SYJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 77,651 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 77,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 60,875 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 60,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 51,606 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking inner tread

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

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2023 51,579 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking inner edge

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

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2023 51,555 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour delaminated showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned cannot be adjusted to correct alinement (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking inner edge

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

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 45,908 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 40,792 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 38,178 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 37,357 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 36,876 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 36,440 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 35,746 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 34,766 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 32,897 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)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 32,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 30,248 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 28,055 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 25,094 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 22,332 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,299 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 16,027 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 12,728 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 SYJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SYJ, 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 CX54 SYJ registered?

CX54 SYJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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