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CF53 WXE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,532 mi
Last recorded113,532 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 WXE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 113,532 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 12 Aug 2024 113,532 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2023 111,305 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2023 111,305 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing unable to check rear belts as front seats wont move (7.1.2 (a))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2022 109,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 108,456 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Aug 2020 107,499 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 107,499 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 105,690 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 105,690 miles

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

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

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 103,731 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 103,730 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before and after brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 101,744 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 101,744 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 99,506 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 97,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 May 2015 97,119 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 94,291 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 94,291 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 88,798 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 84,035 miles

oil leak engine

Fail 2 Jun 2012 84,035 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

oil leak engine

Pass 4 Jun 2011 76,624 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 76,624 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 22 May 2010 68,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 68,338 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 60,088 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 49,855 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 49,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 40,485 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 WXE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WXE, 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 WXE registered?

CF53 WXE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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