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A23 CFJ

2020 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,889 mi
Last recorded91,889 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Ford Fiesta26,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 CFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 91,889 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy detached (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring wrong

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 91,833 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy detached (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring wrong

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2026 39,320 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 35,720 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 85,652 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 85,652 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 31,855 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 83,066 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 83,066 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 25,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front wipers smearing screen slightly

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 78,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 75,102 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 75,102 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 73,527 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 73,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 70,638 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 69,008 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 69,008 miles

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 61,799 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 56,196 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 50,468 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 45,821 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 45,821 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (inner pad) (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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A23 CFJ is a 2020 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2020 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 26,344 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 A23 CFJ, 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 6 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A23 CFJ registered?

A23 CFJ is a 2020 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 July 2020.

Is A23 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 CFJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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