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CF53 HVV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

158,683 mi
Last recorded158,683 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 HVV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 158,683 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 158,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 152,459 miles

brake pipes rusting

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 8 Jan 2018 152,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake pipes rusting

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 13 Jan 2017 147,102 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Jan 2017 146,991 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2016 141,251 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 23 Jan 2015 135,484 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 135,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres on 3 mm

offside rear tyre on 2 mm

Pass 10 Jan 2014 128,290 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

possable fuel leak ?

slight play in nearside front drop link

Pass 17 Jan 2013 121,648 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 121,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre on 2 mm

Pass 5 Jan 2012 115,872 miles

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

rear exhaust box limited life

Pass 2 Feb 2011 111,295 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 111,287 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in nearside front tyre wall

injector blowing

Pass 23 Jan 2010 102,995 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 102,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 92,028 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 92,028 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 76,083 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm.

Fail 22 Jan 2008 76,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 51,916 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 51,916 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HVV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HVV, 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 HVV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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