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AO53 CKY

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,646 mi
Last recorded83,646 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 CKY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 83,646 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 70,734 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 70,734 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 55,966 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 55,961 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 47,705 miles

All tyres worn to 3.5mm in places and both rears slightly perishing within tread

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 41,448 miles

Both rear tyres perishing within inner tread

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Jan 2015 41,448 miles

Both rear tyres perishing within inner tread

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jan 2014 33,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

brake pipes coated

Fail 3 Jan 2014 33,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

brake pipes coated

Pass 14 Jan 2013 28,440 miles

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

front wiper blades smeary

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres, sidewall and outer edges cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2012 25,787 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 25,787 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 22,787 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 20,055 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 20,055 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 16,608 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2008 14,093 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 14,041 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 11,342 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 CKY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CKY, 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 CKY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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