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CJ53 BZG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,933 mi
Last recorded126,933 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 BZG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 126,933 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 124,545 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 122,450 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub frame light corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2019 118,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust has minor leak

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake discs corroded/pitted

minor oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2018 109,695 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 109,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 95,975 miles

Rear exhaust silencer, blowing slightly

both front tyre`s tread low

Pass 13 Jan 2016 87,399 miles

slight chuffing from injector.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 81,451 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 67,079 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 67,079 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 54,163 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf headlamp aim at upper and left limits

Pass 9 Feb 2012 41,915 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

backbox outer skin corroded badly

front tyres wearing unevenly (inner edge)

nsf tyre 3mm

osf tyre 3mm

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2012 41,915 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

backbox outer skin corroded badly

front tyres wearing unevenly (inner edge)

nsf tyre 3mm

osf tyre 3mm

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2011 32,058 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2010 23,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2009 14,946 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 8,819 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 4,826 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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CJ53 BZG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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