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CF53 UGU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,528 mi
Last recorded91,528 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 91,528 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 88,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gearbox leaking

osf top mount rough when wheel rotated

Fail 18 Apr 2016 88,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gearbox leaking

osf top mount rough when wheel rotated

Pass 15 Apr 2015 84,261 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 84,261 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 71,622 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 71,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 62,344 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,885 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 60,885 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 53,050 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 53,050 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 46,447 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 46,447 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,282 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked

Unable to test off side rear seat belt due to car seat fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2009 38,282 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Unable to test off side rear seat belt due to car seat fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,652 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2007 21,882 miles

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

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 UGU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UGU, 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 UGU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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