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CX54 TVJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

177,245 mi
Last recorded177,245 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 TVJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 177,245 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 175,282 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 171,860 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 168,051 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 164,154 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 160,808 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 155,483 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 149,841 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 149,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 144,692 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 139,184 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 139,180 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 132,334 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Near side front tyre has cracks in tread

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 132,300 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Near side front tyre has cracks in tread

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 128,404 miles

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

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

nearside steering rack gaitor twisted

nearside wiper split slightly

Fail 25 Sep 2014 128,404 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

nearside steering rack gaitor twisted

nearside wiper split slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2013 121,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight fluid leak from steering rack

Fail 13 Sep 2013 121,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

slight fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 6 Sep 2012 112,145 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s / n/s rear tyres perishing

Pass 31 Aug 2011 98,346 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 87,962 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 80,707 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 65,832 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 50,341 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 TVJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green 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 TVJ, 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 TVJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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