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CX53 FTV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,708 mi
Last recorded139,708 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 FTV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 139,708 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in Centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 139,682 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play washer appears to be missing from top not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. o/s 195/50 15 n/s 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (b))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in Centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 134,630 miles

engine oil dipstick broken at measuring point

Fail 8 Nov 2019 134,568 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine oil dipstick broken at measuring point

Pass 13 Nov 2018 126,349 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 126,349 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp tail light brighter than stop lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 117,962 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear subframe mounts,sligh surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 117,849 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear subframe mounts,sligh surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 110,856 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 110,855 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking front to n/s rear corroded and leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded front to rear o/s caliper (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 103,233 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 93,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 83,810 miles

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

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 83,810 miles

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

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 75,673 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 75,673 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 71,639 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 64,357 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 56,892 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 48,987 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 38,353 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 24,896 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 FTV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FTV, 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 CX53 FTV registered?

CX53 FTV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is CX53 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 FTV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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