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AF53 OSE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,428 mi
Last recorded96,428 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 OSE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 96,428 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 96,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 88,086 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2022 88,086 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2021 84,500 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 84,498 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 82,748 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 82,748 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear near tank ns (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 79,676 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2019 79,676 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 77,792 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,287 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 75,287 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 68,685 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 68,685 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 58,269 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 45,508 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 33,109 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 28,596 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 24,964 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 21,608 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 16,739 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 15,524 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 13,134 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 11,424 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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AF53 OSE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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