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AO53 CKX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

85,352 mi
Last recorded85,352 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 CKX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 85,352 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 76,415 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear SUSPENSION HEAVILY CORRODED

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair GET IT CHECK BOTH SIDE REAR (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 71,736 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 70,389 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 70,357 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to n/s/r pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both axle mounting bushes split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 68,603 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 68,457 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Incorrect repair made to top mounting bolt (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 67,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine/transmission mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 65,910 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 63,702 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,625 miles

rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 13 Sep 2016 59,101 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 56,366 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 54,086 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 51,807 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 49,336 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 49,336 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,988 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,962 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,995 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,019 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,839 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 16,311 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 CKX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AO53 CKX, 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 CKX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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