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AO52 VFX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,061 mi
Last recorded164,061 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VFX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2021 164,061 miles

Brake performance not tested due to severe corrosion in rear subframe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 160,175 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 155,180 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 155,123 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 148,308 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 148,308 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 148,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-60-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 140,812 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 140,797 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 133,353 miles

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

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

nsf suspension top mount bearing slight stiffness

Pass 18 Jul 2015 124,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 114,464 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 105,667 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2012 94,588 miles

screen chipped

Pass 19 Jul 2011 83,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play and roughness in n/s front suspension top mount

Pass 12 Jul 2010 73,944 miles

Advise chip in screen

Pass 15 Jul 2009 65,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 65,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 52,963 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 43,213 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 41,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 37,251 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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AO52 VFX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VFX, 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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AO52 VFX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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