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AO53 COU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,416 mi
Last recorded94,416 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 COU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 94,416 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 94,410 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 89,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 89,382 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 82,646 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 74,356 miles

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 72,369 miles

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 10 Oct 2013 69,585 miles

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

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

oil leak from gear box

Fail 10 Oct 2013 69,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak from gear box

Pass 23 Oct 2012 67,385 miles

front fog light inop

oil leak from gear box area

Pass 13 Oct 2011 65,606 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 61,809 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 56,800 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 56,773 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,897 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,465 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 37,461 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,243 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 COU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 COU, 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 COU registered?

AO53 COU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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