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CJ53 AMU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,603 mi
Last recorded109,603 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 AMU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 109,603 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 17 Jun 2019 109,582 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 99,145 miles

Central Rear Stop light not working

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 99,119 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Central Rear Stop light not working

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2017 91,550 miles

Bonnet Stay Missing

Coolant Level Low

Engine Oil Level On Minimum

Nearside Front Door Mirror Has Been Repaired By Tape

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Door Moulding Missing

Pass 6 May 2016 86,868 miles

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

Unable to check rear seat belts fully due to child seat fitted.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 83,450 miles

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

n/s wing mirror tapped secure.

Fail 9 Apr 2015 83,450 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 77,784 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 77,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 69,832 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 69,832 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 59,985 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,184 miles

n/s/f seat cannot be tilted forward

rear lap belt missing

Fail 18 Feb 2011 56,184 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

n/s/f seat cannot be tilted forward

Pass 26 Feb 2010 50,881 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2010 50,728 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,836 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 37,314 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,051 miles

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

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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CJ53 AMU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CJ53 AMU, 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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CJ53 AMU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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