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AD53 OWO

2003 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,524 mi
Last recorded125,524 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2016 125,524 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 125,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 113,024 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 109,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 109,032 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 94,689 miles

both front wiper blades split but still clear screen

Fail 7 Dec 2012 94,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wiper blades split but still clear screen

Pass 31 Dec 2011 85,395 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 75,374 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 75,374 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 65,253 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 65,253 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 57,331 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 57,331 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 50,130 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 34,036 miles

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 34,036 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 OWO 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 58.8%.

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 OWO, 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 OWO registered?

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

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