2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · CV04 LXN
2004 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 100,116 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV04 LXN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2023
- 100,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV04 LXN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Fiesta (CV04 LXN) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
CV04 LXN Mileage History
- 22/08/202297,348 mi
- 26/08/202297,418 mi+70 mi
- 17/08/2023100,103 mi+2,685 mi
- 21/08/2023100,116 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 2,776 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Fiesta Mk6 (BE256)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Leaking Injector Seals (1.4 TDCI)Moderate
The copper base washers on the Delphi common-rail injectors degrade under heat and cylinder combustion pressure, allowing high-pressure exhaust gases and unburnt diesel to blow past. This creates a hard, black carbon residue known as 'black death' around the injector wells in the cylinder head, accompanied by a rhythmic chuffing noise and pungent diesel exhaust fumes in the cabin. If neglected, the carbon glues the injectors solidly into the head, requiring specialist hydraulic extraction pullers or cylinder head removal.
- EAC Fail (Electronic Accelerator Control)Moderate
The electronic drive-by-wire accelerator system triggers an 'EAC Fail' warning message on the instrument cluster LCD, immediately sending the engine into limp-home mode with revs restricted to around 2,000 rpm. The primary cause is terminal fretting or moisture corrosion on the pins of the multi-pin connector at the throttle body or intermediate engine wiring harness, though worn internal throttle potentiometer tracks or accelerator pedal position sensors can also trigger the fault code (P0121/P0221).
- Front Suspension Coil Spring FractureSerious
The front coil springs on the Mk6 Fiesta are notorious for snapping prematurely, often across the lowest coil winding. Road grit, moisture, and road salt collect in the lower spring cup, corroding the protective coating until the spring fractures under pothole or speed cushion impacts. A snapped spring can drop onto the front tyre, gouging the inner sidewall or causing an immediate blowout, making it a critical safety concern and an immediate MOT failure.
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