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CP53 WRX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,463 mi
Last recorded79,463 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 WRX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 79,463 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

park brake travel

rear back plates and front hubs corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2026 79,437 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s , and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

park brake travel

rear back plates and front hubs corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2025 78,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front , central and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and hub housings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 78,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear heatshield insecure

corrosion on rear axle and front hub housings

travel in park brake lever

Pass 8 Nov 2022 77,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 76,992 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 76,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 72,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front hubs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2020 71,972 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play locking nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front hubs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 67,379 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 67,379 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 64,714 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 64,714 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 62,146 miles

coolant leak around coolant bottle

Fail 5 Jun 2017 62,146 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant leak around coolant bottle

Pass 15 Jun 2016 60,961 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 60,961 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 59,099 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 59,099 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front wipers worn

crack in coolant bottle

front discs corroded and pitted

heat shield insecure

offside front tyre worn to 2/3mm and tread cracking

small exhaust blow from rear box

Pass 13 Jun 2014 54,961 miles

Wiper blades starting to smear.

Fail 13 Jun 2014 54,961 miles

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

Wiper blades starting to smear.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 49,628 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 49,628 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 43,489 miles

front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2011 39,094 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 39,094 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 31,731 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre slightly damaged on inner side

Fail 19 Jun 2010 31,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/rear tyre slightly damaged on inner side

Pass 8 Jun 2009 24,073 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 16,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,045 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 14,846 miles

front number plate has faint welsh dragons on the back ground but able to read from 20mtr

Pass 27 Jan 2007 11,548 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 11,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 WRX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WRX, 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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CP53 WRX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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