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CF53 GAU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,917 mi
Last recorded96,917 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 GAU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 96,917 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 96,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 93,982 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes corroding slightly.

Fail 5 Aug 2020 93,982 miles

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone/satnav mount. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes corroding slightly.

Pass 30 May 2019 90,242 miles

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroding!

Fail 30 May 2019 90,242 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working hi-level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroding!

Pass 30 May 2018 86,544 miles

nearside front tyre worn at edges and very close to limit.

offside front tyre worn at edges and near limit.

Fail 30 May 2018 86,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside front tyre worn at edges and very close to limit.

offside front tyre worn at edges and near limit.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 81,744 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 81,744 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 77,833 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 77,833 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 75,222 miles

nearside rear child seat fitted visual check of adult belt only

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2014 72,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 72,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 31 May 2013 67,265 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

front brakes imbalanced aproximately 20%.

Fail 31 May 2013 67,265 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

front brakes imbalanced aproximately 20%.

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 59,824 miles

O/S/R coil spring corroding

Pass 4 Jun 2011 53,921 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 47,987 miles

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 14 May 2009 41,063 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 35,634 miles

front wiper blades worn

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 10 Jun 2008 35,634 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front wiper blades worn

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 14 Jun 2007 27,782 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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CF53 GAU 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 62.5%.

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 CF53 GAU, 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 CF53 GAU registered?

CF53 GAU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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