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CX53 DNJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,694 mi
Last recorded178,694 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 DNJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 178,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 167,144 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 167,128 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 150,867 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 140,207 miles

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2016 140,207 miles

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

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

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 130,460 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 111,072 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 89,567 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 3 Jan 2013 89,515 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 14 Jan 2012 74,402 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 62,968 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 62,968 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 58,769 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 26 Jul 2010 58,769 miles

o/s/r tyre pressure low

Fail 27 Jul 2009 50,014 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 50,014 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 42,059 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 40,916 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 31,013 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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CX53 DNJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CX53 DNJ, 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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CX53 DNJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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