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CF53 UJR

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,527 mi
Last recorded120,527 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 120,527 miles

battery light on

high level brake lightb inop

oil leak

some corosion to vehical

suspension bushes worn

Fail 14 Mar 2020 120,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

battery light on

high level brake lightb inop

oil leak

some corosion to vehical

suspension bushes worn

Pass 14 Mar 2019 113,696 miles

battery light on

both rear axle bushes seperating

offside front metal brake pie corroded

oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2019 113,696 miles

Emissions not tested exhasut blow and idling to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

battery light on

both rear axle bushes seperating

offside front metal brake pie corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2017 109,680 miles

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

battery light staying on

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2017 109,680 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail box mounting snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

battery light staying on

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 104,052 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front wishbone lower (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail box corroded

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2016 104,052 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front wishbone lower (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail box corroded

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2016 104,049 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery light on

high level stop out

Pass 19 Feb 2015 101,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

handbrake lever high

Fail 19 Feb 2015 101,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

handbrake lever high

Pass 8 Feb 2014 96,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 96,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 90,817 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 86,935 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

heavy corrossion rear silencer

Fail 20 Feb 2012 86,891 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

heavy corrossion rear silencer

Pass 11 Feb 2011 157,922 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 64,370 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,459 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,963 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,011 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 UJR 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 61.9%.

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 UJR, 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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What year was CF53 UJR registered?

CF53 UJR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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