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AO53 CMU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,346 mi
Last recorded131,346 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 131,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 126,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 126,480 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 117,684 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 104,784 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 90,095 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 90,094 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 83,518 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 78,295 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 78,293 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 72,423 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 72,421 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 66,607 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 60,198 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 54,245 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 48,528 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 43,343 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 37,702 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 35,738 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 25,535 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 CMU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CMU, 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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What year was AO53 CMU registered?

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

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