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CF53 VZV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,563 mi
Last recorded112,563 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 VZV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 112,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

interia rear view mirror missing

Fail 29 Aug 2017 112,544 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated outer casing detatched and missing (5.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid top up required (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

interia rear view mirror missing

Pass 25 Aug 2016 103,486 miles

nearside front seatbelt catch cover missing

Fail 25 Aug 2016 103,486 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front seatbelt catch cover missing

Fail 21 Jul 2015 94,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 94,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 87,378 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 87,378 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 77,376 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2012 68,338 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 54,496 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 45,710 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 39,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2008 26,931 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 26,931 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 19,032 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 19,032 miles

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

N/S/R tyre 1.6mm.

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 VZV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VZV, 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 VZV registered?

CF53 VZV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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