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CP53 VEF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,385 mi
Last recorded55,385 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2015 55,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear no plates detorating

unable to acess cobdition of front brake pads

Pass 24 Jan 2015 55,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear no plates detorating

unable to acess cobdition of front brake pads

Pass 25 Jan 2014 47,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front no plate detorating

unable to acess condition of front brake pads

Pass 3 Feb 2013 40,796 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

unable to acess condition of front brake pads

Fail 26 Jan 2013 40,778 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

unable to acess condition of front brake pads

Fail 28 Jan 2012 35,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 35,343 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 28,138 miles

unable to acess condition of front brake pads

Fail 1 Feb 2011 28,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to acess condition of front brake pads

Pass 19 Jan 2010 23,147 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 21,613 miles

slight misting of greese around rack pinion seal cap

Pass 9 Jan 2008 19,825 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jan 2007 17,282 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 VEF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 CP53 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

CP53 VEF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is CP53 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 VEF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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