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CP53 VBY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,951 mi
Last recorded98,951 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 VBY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 98,951 miles

eml indicating a fault

Fail 13 Oct 2016 98,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

eml indicating a fault

Pass 26 Oct 2015 88,733 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 79,575 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 71,155 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 62,437 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,024 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 41,907 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,845 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 20,371 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,013 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 13,449 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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CP53 VBY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

CP53 VBY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is CP53 VBY safe to buy?

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