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CF53 WDV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

111,973 mi
Last recorded111,973 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 WDV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 111,973 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 111,973 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 111,869 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2019 104,797 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 104,797 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre size 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 97,807 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 97,807 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 97,904 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

lower gearbox mount has play

rear crash impact bar missing, and body damaged behind bumper

rear exhaust catching heat shield

Fail 23 Sep 2018 97,898 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Reverse light inop

Secondary bonnet latch missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 94,898 miles

bonnet secondary catch missing

windscreen damaged but not within driver's view of the road

Fail 2 Oct 2017 94,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet secondary catch missing

windscreen damaged but not within driver's view of the road

Pass 29 Sep 2016 90,254 miles

Front Bumper insecure and damadge ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack on windscreen lower not in view of driver (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 85,879 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)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 85,579 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 81,237 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear bumper insecure

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

drivers seat does not fold forward

rear end damage

Fail 19 Sep 2014 81,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear bumper insecure

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

drivers seat does not fold forward

rear end damage

Pass 20 Sep 2013 79,006 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 73,277 miles

Repair work carried out to the rear

Fail 15 Sep 2012 73,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Repair work carried out to the rear

Pass 20 Jan 2012 68,826 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 68,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 61,876 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 61,876 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 56,302 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 56,302 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,427 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 41,547 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 41,547 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 31,355 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 WDV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 WDV, 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 WDV registered?

CF53 WDV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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