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CF53 LTJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,118 mi
Last recorded104,118 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 LTJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 104,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 104,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 99,943 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 99,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 95,405 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s cracking n tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s inner and outer edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 91,164 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass cracked ()

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall cracking

both front tyre`s edge`s slightly worn

clutch faulty

Fail 11 Apr 2018 91,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass cracked ()

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall cracking

both front tyre`s edge`s slightly worn

clutch faulty

Pass 21 Mar 2017 87,652 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated (cracking)

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 87,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated (cracking)

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 82,901 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 79,213 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 79,213 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2014 76,071 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 76,071 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 72,481 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 72,481 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,293 miles

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

rear both sides tyre low on edges + tearing apart

Pass 24 Jan 2011 64,820 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 63,098 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 61,541 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 57,808 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 57,808 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 47,216 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 LTJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LTJ, 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 LTJ registered?

CF53 LTJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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