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AD53 OVM

2003 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

230,244 mi
Last recorded230,244 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 230,244 miles

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

wiper blades splitting on ends

Fail 14 Jul 2017 230,244 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

wiper blades splitting on ends

Pass 27 May 2016 218,732 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking showing signs of deterioration

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

Fail 26 May 2016 218,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall has bad cracking to cord (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking showing signs of deterioration

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 213,627 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 193,519 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 193,519 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear slight brake bind

Pass 8 Jan 2014 164,426 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 164,426 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 147,690 miles

Front brake discs worn & scored.

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 137,231 miles

bearing noise offside front,suspect drive shaft support bearing

heavy engine oil leak

rear exhaust,front mount split

Fail 22 Dec 2011 137,221 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bearing noise offside front,suspect drive shaft support bearing

heavy engine oil leak

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

rear exhaust,front mount split

Pass 23 Dec 2010 124,467 miles

engine oil leaking end of engine

front brake application becoming uneven

nearside rear wheel inner rim badly dented

Pass 8 Jan 2010 113,311 miles

nearside front tyre 1.6mm

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

offside front tyre tread depth low

Pass 13 Jan 2009 111,416 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 96,036 miles

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

wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2006 62,029 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 OVM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OVM, 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 OVM registered?

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

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