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CP53 VAM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,702 mi
Last recorded91,702 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 VAM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 91,702 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 91,693 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From front of tank to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front of tank to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box, join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 89,503 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 81,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 80,281 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 20 Nov 2020 80,281 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Nov 2019 76,694 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake flexi touching on lock

Nearside mirror held with tape

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 19 Nov 2019 76,694 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working not tested due to wipers (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake flexi touching on lock

Nearside mirror held with tape

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Sep 2018 73,110 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 63,448 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 63,437 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 60,541 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 46,859 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 43,163 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 43,163 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

damage to hearside front wheel

Pass 29 Apr 2013 39,243 miles

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

centre rear brake light not working

damage to nearside front wheel

Pass 2 May 2012 35,356 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 35,356 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

damage to nearside front wheel

Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,686 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 28,037 miles

both rear tyres are perished

wear on outside edge of nearside front tyre.

Pass 7 May 2009 24,418 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 20,785 miles

cover on fuel cap broken but sealing device o.k

Pass 10 May 2007 16,916 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 15,457 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW 175/65/14T

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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CP53 VAM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CP53 VAM, 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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What year was CP53 VAM registered?

CP53 VAM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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