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CF53 UFB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,541 mi
Last recorded84,541 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 84,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 83,771 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 82,858 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear reversing lights not working

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 81,696 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 80,566 miles

both wiper blades ripped on ends

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2018 80,566 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexy hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

both wiper blades ripped on ends

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 78,913 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened slight movement (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance discoloured (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,215 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 74,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Fail 26 Mar 2015 74,281 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre has a small cut outer side wall

Fail 26 Apr 2013 66,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre has a small cut outer side wall

Pass 2 Mar 2012 59,563 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has two nails in also outer side wall starting to crack and perish not yet deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 2 Mar 2012 59,562 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre has two nails in also outer side wall starting to crack and perish not yet deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,296 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 55,296 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 48,580 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 43,232 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 43,232 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 36,267 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 28,791 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 UFB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UFB, 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 UFB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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