MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,215 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre (7.1.2 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre starting to crack
signs of coolant leak on thermostat housing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Offside Front tyre starting to crack
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
engine coolant low
signs of coolant leak on thermostat housing
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/f & n/s/f tyres slight wear inner outer edge
o/s/r tyre tread getting low
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/f & n/s/f tyres slight wear inner outer edge
o/s/r tyre tread getting low
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
engine light on
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
engine light on
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
damage to offside front
Nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside front wing scraped
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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CF53 LHM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 LHM, 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 LHM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 January 2004.
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