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EF54 CDU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,471 mi
Last recorded160,471 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 160,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 160,462 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 156,138 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 150,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 143,264 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 134,810 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 124,511 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 124,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 116,304 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 104,890 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 104,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65R14 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 95,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm left also tread worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Small cut in N/S/F Tyre side wall, not deep to reach ply or cords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 87,670 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 87,657 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Cracks in front number plate.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 84,008 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 79,773 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 79,773 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 74,237 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 62,628 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,203 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,444 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 23,212 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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EF54 CDU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CDU, 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 CDU registered?

EF54 CDU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is EF54 CDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 CDU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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