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CF53 UFZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,630 mi
Last recorded51,630 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 UFZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 51,630 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 51,630 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 47,225 miles

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

Fuel filler pipe corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight play in offside front inner track rod

Slight play in steering downshaft

Fail 28 Dec 2017 47,224 miles

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

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

Fuel filler pipe corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight play in steering downshaft

Pass 21 Dec 2016 41,677 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 37,712 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 33,653 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 27 Dec 2014 33,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 28,138 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 28,138 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 24,987 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 24,987 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 20,797 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 19,724 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 19,724 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 17,358 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 15,156 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outside sidewall has a cut but not reaching cords

Pass 28 Jan 2008 12,559 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 9,735 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 UFZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UFZ, 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 UFZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 January 2004.

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