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CF53 WXL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,423 mi
Last recorded101,423 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 101,423 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear parking brake effort requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 23 Oct 2017 101,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear parking brake effort requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Stop lamp not working Centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 92,128 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres worn close to limit, bold inner edges

centre stop light not working

offside rear tyre worn close to limit, deteriorated, nail

Fail 9 May 2016 92,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres worn close to limit, bold inner edges

centre stop light not working

offside rear tyre worn close to limit, deteriorated, nail

Fail 9 Jun 2015 86,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 86,204 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 83,681 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 17 Feb 2014 83,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 16 Feb 2013 79,292 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 74,303 miles

N/S/F seat belt marked

Pass 24 Feb 2011 68,576 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 68,576 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 61,171 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 61,171 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 54,930 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 54,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 47,012 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 33,636 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 WXL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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