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CF53 KCA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

104,320 mi
Last recorded104,320 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 KCA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 104,320 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Park brake has travel

Fail 11 Oct 2025 104,318 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Park brake has travel

Pass 3 Oct 2024 88,988 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 83,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes around fuel tank area showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front different wheel fitted at time of test but same size

Fail 27 Oct 2023 83,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes around fuel tank area showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front different wheel fitted at time of test but same size

Pass 21 Oct 2022 81,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 79,744 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear brake pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and nut and bolt non standard type (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front different wheel fitted tyre size the same

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 79,744 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear brake pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and nut and bolt non standard type (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front different wheel fitted tyre size the same

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 77,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 76,385 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror missing ()

Fail 14 Oct 2019 76,385 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror missing ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 72,186 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror missing ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower non standard bolt fitted to swivel

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 72,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box and tail leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower non standard bolt fitted to swivel

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 65,354 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 60,877 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 57,142 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 52,062 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 52,062 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 46,920 miles

Advise front brake discs wearing thin plus face not true .

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheeel arches due to trims fitted .

Fail 22 Nov 2013 46,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Advise condition of front brake discs waering thin plus face not true .

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheeel arches due to trims fitted .

Pass 7 Nov 2012 39,394 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 33,995 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 27,480 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 23,025 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 23,025 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 16,591 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 16,591 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 10,962 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 8,864 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall curb damage

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 KCA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KCA, 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 KCA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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