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AD53 OUU

2003 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,872 mi
Last recorded121,872 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 121,872 miles

front brake discs corroded and scored

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

oil leaks

slight play o/s track rod end

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 24 Jul 2019 121,872 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded and scored

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

oil leaks

slight play o/s track rod end

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 25 Jul 2018 112,340 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

oil leak

rear beam axle ends corroded

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 25 Jul 2018 112,340 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both front tyres on legal limit

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

oil leak

rear beam axle ends corroded

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 19 Jul 2017 100,067 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 97,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 97,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 92,741 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 86,513 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 80,631 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 80,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 69,092 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 73,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2011 60,728 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,588 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 42,179 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,136 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 32,033 miles

Nearside 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 16 Jan 2007 21,636 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 OUU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AD53 OUU, 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 OUU registered?

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

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