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CW53 MDV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,402 mi
Last recorded139,402 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 MDV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2023 139,402 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 131,898 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 126,305 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 114,601 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 114,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 109,114 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 104,270 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 104,270 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear bulbs white not amber (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 101,197 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 96,998 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 96,998 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 93,140 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 93,140 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 86,897 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 86,897 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

injector leaking exhaust gases

Fail 3 Aug 2012 78,527 miles

CHILD-SEAT HINDERS FULL BELT-CHECK.

N/S BLADE HAS SPLIT.,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

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

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

UNABLE TO CLOSE BONNET.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 78,527 miles

CHILD-SEAT HINDERS FULL BELT-CHECK.

N/S BLADE HAS SPLIT.,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

UNABLE TO CLOSE BONNET.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 70,754 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 70,754 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 61,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight moment on steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2010 61,614 miles

slight moment on steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2009 50,820 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 31,359 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,889 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 24,190 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 24,190 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

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 MDV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 MDV, 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 MDV registered?

CW53 MDV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 February 2004.

Is CW53 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW53 MDV shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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