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AD53 OSR

2003 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

145,773 mi
Last recorded145,773 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 145,773 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front wing area damage

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 May 2017 145,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front wing area damage

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% on run up (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 131,376 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 131,375 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 130,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing door/mirror (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort hand/service/brake/low/reading (3.7.D.3a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine/oil/leaks

front/gearbox/mount/worn

Fail 4 Mar 2015 127,118 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre brake light not working but may not be connected

Pass 4 Mar 2015 127,118 miles

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

Oil leak

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

centre brake light not working but may not be connected

Pass 27 Feb 2014 115,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 115,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 103,920 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 103,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

ehaust knocking on body

Pass 1 Mar 2012 88,695 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2012 88,695 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2011 79,806 miles

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

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Gearbox signs of oil leak

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 79,806 miles

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

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Gearbox signs of oil leak

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 74,507 miles

Both front tyres worn to 2mm offside front tyre has small cuts in sidewall

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak gearbox area

Pass 8 Dec 2008 63,682 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 63,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 50,765 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 30,678 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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AD53 OSR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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