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EF54 CDE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

109,289 mi
Last recorded109,289 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 CDE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 109,289 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 109,289 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 106,374 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 105,911 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 105,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front number plate cracked

Fail 1 Dec 2022 105,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2021 105,042 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 104,785 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2019 104,411 miles

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

front bumper loose

Pass 17 Nov 2018 103,786 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 103,480 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 21 Nov 2016 102,548 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 101,417 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 100,353 miles

rear exhaust box mounts broken

Pass 15 Nov 2013 99,165 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 99,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 96,127 miles

front bumper damaged

front number plate cracked

heat gard of rear exhaust loose

near side front tyre side wall damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2011 92,587 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 88,039 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 82,066 miles

front brake pads 60% worn and both brake disc worn and corroded

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Nov 2008 71,464 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 55,457 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 55,457 miles

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

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

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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EF54 CDE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EF54 CDE, 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 EF54 CDE registered?

EF54 CDE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is EF54 CDE safe to buy?

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