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AF53 OUG

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

113,809 mi
Last recorded113,809 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 OUG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 113,809 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 113,805 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 110,949 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 110,949 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 107,997 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 107,997 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 163,986 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 163,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2018 99,516 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 99,516 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 95,800 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 95,800 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 92,491 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 92,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 87,532 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 83,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished.

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 80,171 miles

Exhaust Corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel Filler Pipes Corroded.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Small Cut To Offside Front Tyre Outer Side Wall.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Oct 2013 80,171 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust Corroded.

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

Fuel Filler Pipes Corroded.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Small Cut To Offside Front Tyre Outer Side Wall.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Sep 2012 72,340 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 72,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 61,086 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 50,857 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 39,204 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2009 39,204 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,754 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 16,120 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 10,164 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 10,164 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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 OUG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AF53 OUG, 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 OUG registered?

AF53 OUG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 September 2003.

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