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AO53 CMV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

130,489 mi
Last recorded130,489 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 CMV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2024 130,489 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

power steering fluid leak

screen wash cap missing

serpentine belt damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2023 115,489 miles

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))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 115,489 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 105,078 miles

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))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 105,060 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 96,454 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 92,505 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 89,273 miles

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))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 89,273 miles

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))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 82,108 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 80,696 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 76,619 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 72,159 miles

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.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 67,166 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 67,166 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 58,026 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 58,026 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 48,722 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 40,045 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 27,336 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 14,019 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 12,473 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 9,612 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 6,165 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 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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