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CF53 ULT

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

152,747 mi
Last recorded152,747 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2021 152,747 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 147,510 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 147,496 miles

Emissions not tested no coolant and excessive oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture has failed and now leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 138,459 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 138,457 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 129,264 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 116,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2017 116,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 May 2016 107,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel filter. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near brake drum (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake effort only just met limits, advise further investigation.

off side front seat release handel missing

off side front wheel bearing slight noise.

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 102,182 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 102,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 94,605 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s washer jet poor

Fail 30 Jan 2014 94,600 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s washer jet poor

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2013 86,630 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2012 74,717 miles

noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 12 Jan 2012 74,712 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant level low

front wiper blades in poor condition

noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,597 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 51,009 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 51,009 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 42,559 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,660 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 28,412 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 ULT 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 68.2%.

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 ULT, 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 ULT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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