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CT53 LUL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

41,822 mi
Last recorded41,822 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT53 LUL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 41,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 41,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 41,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 35,949 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 33,160 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 31,576 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 31,205 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak engine ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 31,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak engine ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Feb 2019 31,060 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 30,803 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 30,572 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 30,061 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 29,415 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 28,688 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 27,583 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 25,452 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 22,987 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 20,334 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 17,427 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 14,025 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 10,414 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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CT53 LUL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CT53 LUL, 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 CT53 LUL registered?

CT53 LUL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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