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AD53 OSM

2003 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

199,905 mi
Last recorded199,905 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 OSM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 199,905 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 199,885 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 196,741 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 196,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 195,165 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre cut on inner wall

Pass 21 Dec 2016 192,403 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 192,387 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 188,728 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 188,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose forward to joiner (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to wheel cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 108,084 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 183,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 178,877 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 178,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 166,779 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 166,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 142,337 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 131,238 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 109,984 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 89,462 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 89,462 miles

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 76,729 miles

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

off side driver shaft inner bearing slightly rough

Pass 12 Dec 2006 53,982 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre nearly devoid of tread on edges

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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AD53 OSM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 64,061 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 AD53 OSM, 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 23 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD53 OSM registered?

AD53 OSM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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