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CF53 ZSL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,521 mi
Last recorded87,521 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 ZSL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 87,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 87,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,051 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

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

High level brake light not working

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

No rear access from offside front

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 83,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

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

High level brake light not working

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

No rear access from offside front

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 78,050 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 78,049 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear brackets broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 73,524 miles

bodywork/exhaust rusty/damage n/s rear roadwheel inner bead/

det front lower arm ball joint gaiters/rack noisy/det rear no plate

Fail 1 Apr 2016 73,524 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive engine m/ment light ON (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall / running soft (4.1.D.1b)

bodywork/exhaust rusty/damage n/s rear roadwheel inner bead/

det front lower arm ball joint gaiters/rack noisy/det rear no plate

Pass 5 Mar 2015 66,644 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 63,845 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 56,647 miles

FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT--PADS LOW

Fail 21 Feb 2013 56,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT--PADS LOW

Pass 23 Feb 2012 49,247 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges , long travel on handbrake .

Fail 23 Feb 2012 49,247 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges , long travel on handbrake .

Pass 28 Feb 2011 41,048 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE .

Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,116 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,576 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,579 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 19,064 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 ZSL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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