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EG53 CXC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,051 mi
Last recorded103,051 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 CXC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 103,051 miles

offside front drop link top boot starting disconect

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside outer cv boot has slight damage

offside rear tyre low plus perishd

Pass 17 Nov 2016 97,862 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake requires attention

Offside Front Outer cv boot is leaking grease

Fail 16 Nov 2016 97,861 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake requires attention

Offside Front Outer cv boot is leaking grease

Pass 12 Nov 2015 88,707 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 88,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 78,554 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 67,424 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 67,424 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

nsr tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2012 57,866 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside front outer CV gaiter insecure but preventing ingress of dirt

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 57,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 47,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 47,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 41,907 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 34,899 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 26,459 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 24,566 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 18,484 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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EG53 CXC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EG53 CXC, 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 EG53 CXC registered?

EG53 CXC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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