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AO53 CHK

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

121,218 mi
Last recorded121,218 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 CHK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 121,218 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 121,218 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 112,382 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 112,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 2 fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 102,167 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 92,851 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 83,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 83,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 77,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 77,407 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit max = 2.34 actual = 5.18 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut to the fabric (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 68,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 68,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 57,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear door trim is missing

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

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

Fail 19 May 2018 57,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear door trim is missing

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 46,852 miles

Nearside Rear door trim missing

Fail 19 May 2017 46,852 miles

Nearside Rear door trim missing

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 23 May 2016 39,016 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

nearside rear tyre worn on outer tread

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2016 39,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

nearside rear tyre worn on outer tread

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2015 37,680 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear worn on outer edge

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 35,854 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 33,771 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes gresed

Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,885 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 17 Aug 2012 31,878 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

engine oil dip stick broken

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,526 miles

High level brake light not working

Pass 25 Aug 2010 27,034 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,495 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 21,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,543 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,491 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 18,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 14,960 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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AO53 CHK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 AO53 CHK, 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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AO53 CHK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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