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CF53 MHL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,692 mi
Last recorded73,692 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 MHL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 73,692 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 66,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 66,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 66,491 miles

nearside front disc worn on inside edge

rear suspension top kits worn

Pass 12 Jan 2023 64,794 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 62,789 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bindingt

Pass 5 Jan 2021 60,585 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 13 Jan 2020 58,772 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 58,750 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 56,377 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 7 Jan 2019 56,365 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Jan 2018 53,952 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 51,144 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 47,725 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 44,235 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3 mm

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 9 Jan 2014 40,244 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 36,688 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 33,319 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 33,319 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2011 30,120 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 27,045 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 23,893 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 20,684 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 17,463 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 MHL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MHL, 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 MHL registered?

CF53 MHL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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