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CF53 GCZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,946 mi
Last recorded124,946 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 GCZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 124,946 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 124,945 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 120,207 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 120,207 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 117,874 miles

Central Rear Upper non mandatory stop lamp not working

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth of 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust shield loose

Fail 5 Jul 2019 117,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Upper non mandatory stop lamp not working

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth of 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust shield loose

Pass 22 Jun 2018 110,044 miles

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers Fitted

Exhaust System Deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 110,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers Fitted

Exhaust System Deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 105,070 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Bump stop broken

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 105,070 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre bold on inner edge of tread

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Bump stop broken

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 100,852 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 93,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 2 Jul 2015 93,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate delaminating

wiper blades worn

Pass 13 Jun 2014 83,172 miles

Passenger wing mirror glass missing

Fail 11 Jun 2014 83,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Passenger wing mirror glass missing

Pass 11 Jul 2013 76,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 69,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 69,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 63,509 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 55,641 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 47,927 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 47,927 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,902 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 29,534 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 29,514 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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 GCZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GCZ, 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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CF53 GCZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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