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CM53 NHS

2013 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,517 mi
Last recorded147,517 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Fiesta51,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM53 NHS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 147,517 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes ()

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light indicator housing taped (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on n/s on screen (3.2 (b) (i))

fuel tank heat shield slighlty adrift

Fail 2 Sep 2025 147,517 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes ()

Headlamp aim too high both head lamp aims too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light indicator housing taped (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on n/s on screen (3.2 (b) (i))

fuel tank heat shield slighlty adrift

Pass 21 Aug 2024 140,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn O/S N N/S WORN (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 132,599 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn O/S N N/S WORN (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S N N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 127,001 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 126,904 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 121,393 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 119,323 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 101,588 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 101,588 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 82,054 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 63,236 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 43,439 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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CM53 NHS is a 2013 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,921 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 CM53 NHS, 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 13 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CM53 NHS is a 2013 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 May 2013.

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