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CF53 UJP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,660 mi
Last recorded96,660 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 UJP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 96,660 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier retaining bracket missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front abs wire insecure

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has 2 nails ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

various body and suspension corrosion (particularly osf coil spring and both rear coil springs)

Fail 16 Sep 2018 96,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier retaining bracket missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front abs wire insecure

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has 2 nails ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

various body and suspension corrosion (particularly osf coil spring and both rear coil springs)

Pass 12 Sep 2017 95,568 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Central brake light not working

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 95,568 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Central brake light not working

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 93,612 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 93,560 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 90,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2015 90,465 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2014 86,023 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 86,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 82,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 75,510 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 75,510 miles

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 68,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2011 60,630 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 52,126 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

high level brake light/reflector inop

Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 16 Jan 2008 34,508 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing on edge and close to limit

slight play in steering column

Pass 12 Jan 2007 25,329 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)

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 UJP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel 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 UJP, 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 UJP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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