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CW53 AWU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,169 mi
Last recorded85,169 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 AWU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 85,169 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 85,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 82,676 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 82,673 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 79,325 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 79,310 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 76,367 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough

Pass 3 Apr 2017 72,559 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 67,145 miles

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

water level low

Fail 6 Apr 2016 67,143 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

water level low

Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,360 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,769 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jun 2013 47,364 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 47,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre cracked in sidewall

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 18 Jun 2012 40,395 miles

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r tyre cracked/aged

Pass 23 Jun 2011 36,072 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 28,568 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,892 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 22,892 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 16,243 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 16,243 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 11,222 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 15 Dec 2006 10,672 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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CW53 AWU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CW53 AWU, 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 CW53 AWU registered?

CW53 AWU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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