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EF53 CHO

2004 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,648 mi
Last recorded89,648 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 CHO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 89,648 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 89,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 87,073 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 87,071 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 72,624 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 60,623 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 57,392 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 56,631 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 55,421 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 55,421 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 54,182 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,229 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 43,497 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 36,124 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 34,946 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 34,517 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 33,593 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 30,851 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 30,851 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 27,138 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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EF53 CHO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF53 CHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF53 CHO registered?

EF53 CHO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 January 2004.

Is EF53 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 CHO shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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