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CW53 GZR

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,713 mi
Last recorded175,713 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 GZR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 175,713 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both seat tipping handles stiff

Pass 1 Aug 2018 171,215 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail to rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 171,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail to rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 169,050 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner edge worn

water leak

Pass 2 Aug 2016 166,546 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective unable to check ()

engine light on

n/s/f seat adjuster inop

unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 21 Jul 2015 162,521 miles

engine light illuminated

Fail 21 Jul 2015 162,514 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine light illuminated

Pass 26 Jun 2014 15,318 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 130,914 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 116,209 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 101,560 miles

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 1 Mar 2010 89,365 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 81,346 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 6 Jun 2008 65,575 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 65,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 52,019 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 52,019 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GZR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CW53 GZR, 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 GZR registered?

CW53 GZR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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