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CF53 SSZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,907 mi
Last recorded99,907 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 SSZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2024 99,907 miles

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended central (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides . (1.1.11 (c))

Metal fuel lines and filler neck badly rusted .

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake cable outer sections broken

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 97,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear suspension components rusty

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 95,630 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 93,958 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 91,931 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 89,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 86,233 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both short pipes to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 83,925 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 81,932 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 79,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 75,798 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 67,546 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 18 Jan 2013 67,546 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 56,102 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

exhaust in rusty condition

rust forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2011 44,600 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 37,203 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 27,738 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 22,673 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 22,672 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 16,332 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 16,332 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 SSZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SSZ, 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 SSZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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