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AO52 URW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,548 mi
Last recorded63,548 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 URW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 63,548 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Radiator support panel damaged (Rad insecure)

Pass 25 Jul 2022 62,632 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 61,332 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 60,247 miles

Exhaust system corroded

n/s/f door trim loose

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 58,736 miles

Exhaust system corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 57,145 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 55,415 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake inner brake pads worn

Pass 5 Jul 2016 53,480 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2016 53,480 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust corroded

n/s/r coil spring corroded

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2015 51,616 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Fail 24 Jun 2015 40,495 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

o/s door mirror glass loose.

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

n/s door mirror damaged.

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edge's.

Fail 24 Jun 2015 51,615 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 49,854 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Rear suspension coil springs corroded(around lower rings)

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 47,964 miles

Exhaust heat cover insecure at rear.

n/s/r brake pipe corroded.

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge's.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 47,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust heat cover insecure at rear.

n/s/r brake pipe corroded.

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge's.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,117 miles

Front tyre's wearing low on edge's.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,888 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 40,810 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly.

n/s/f & n/s/r wheels out of shape.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 38,177 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 34,871 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 34,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 31,839 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 26,004 miles

Front tyres wearing low on edge's.

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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AO52 URW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO52 URW, 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 AO52 URW registered?

AO52 URW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is AO52 URW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 URW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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