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AF53 ORZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,802 mi
Last recorded103,802 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ORZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 103,802 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 93,553 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 93,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 85,946 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 80,721 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 80,721 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 75,645 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s rear wheel bearing needs replacing

Pass 16 Oct 2009 66,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Fail 16 Oct 2009 66,123 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Oct 2008 54,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2007 41,169 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 41,169 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 27,600 miles

unable to test n/s/r adult belt due to baby seat fitted

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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AF53 ORZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AF53 ORZ, 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 AF53 ORZ registered?

AF53 ORZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AF53 ORZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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