MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,489 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
power steering fluid leak
screen wash cap missing
serpentine belt damaged
Rear Both sides trailing arm/ axle corroded
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides axle mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Both sides trailing arm/ axle corroded
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides axle mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides behind arch liner corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm/axle both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm/axle bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides behind arch liner corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm/axle both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm/axle bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking within the tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Fuel cap is damaged but is still retaining a seal.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn in inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (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)
Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
item removed from drivers view prior to test.
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO53 CMV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 CMV, 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 CMV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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