MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top shock bolt corroded away (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Gearbox mounting defective starting to split ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported not fitted correctly. close to exhaust pipe. advise ASAP (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Corrosion around suspension components also (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately clip in wrong (3.6.A.3)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front outer (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately clip in wrong (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake pipes greased
engine management lamp illuminated
n/s/f wheel bearing noisy (strong advise)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi and beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine management lamp illuminated
n/s/f wheel bearing noisy (strong advise)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
eml light on
exhaust poor condition
EML on
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear silencer hangers corroded
EML on
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear silencer hangers corroded
mil light on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front brake binding slightly
nsf tyre low on outer edge
nsr tyre cracked and perished
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre tread slighly perished.
outer edges of both front tyres worn.
advise damage to n/s swept area of screen within limits at time of test
advise wipers not clearing screen blades & screen cleaned at time of test
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AO53 CKJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AO53 CKJ, 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 CKJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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