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CS53 CHR

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,865 mi
Last recorded109,865 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS53 CHR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 109,865 miles

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

General corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 18 May 2024 109,308 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

General corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 May 2023 93,718 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 85,826 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 79,533 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 74,256 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 65,241 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 52,301 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 38,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 38,386 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 25,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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CS53 CHR is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 55,295 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 CS53 CHR, 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 14 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CS53 CHR registered?

CS53 CHR is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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