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CF53 OAD

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,221 mi
Last recorded184,221 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 OAD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 184,221 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 184,221 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 173,317 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

small cut in offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 2 Aug 2016 160,856 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 160,856 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2015 150,758 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 148,092 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 148,092 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

center brake light not working

Fail 21 Jul 2014 148,057 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 140,223 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 130,558 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 130,558 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 116,198 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 116,198 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 98,646 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 88,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Nov 2008 88,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Oct 2007 76,423 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 76,423 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 56,604 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 OAD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OAD, 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 OAD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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