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EF54 CGX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

71,410 mi
Last recorded71,410 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 CGX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 71,410 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 69,085 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 69,072 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box bracket snapped off due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from fuel tank to front of the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% brake caliper performance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes from front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of the tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very worn and nearly through to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair wheel cylinder's do not apply the brakes effectively (1.2.1 (c))

gearbox end cap slight leak

Pass 2 Nov 2021 66,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear axle corroded

rear heat shield corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2021 66,630 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear axle corroded

rear heat shield corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 65,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexi, front to rear and rear pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed not cut (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside fog light

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Nov 2019 63,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 63,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 58,452 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 58,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 53,277 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 53,277 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 48,257 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 46,173 miles

slight oil misting to sump

underneath vehicle very dry / rusted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 44,958 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 43,179 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2012 41,762 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged/nearside wiper poor

Pass 29 Sep 2011 38,022 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 38,022 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 33,656 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 28,892 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 24,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 24,211 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 18,288 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 CGX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EF54 CGX, 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 CGX registered?

EF54 CGX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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