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AO53 CPF

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,589 mi
Last recorded166,589 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 166,589 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 166,589 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 160,695 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 160,695 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe along chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust flexi pipe perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 153,181 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2017 145,185 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Nov 2016 140,205 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 13 Sep 2016 140,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear beam axle pivot bush deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear beam axle pivot bush deteriorating

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 131,210 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 118,024 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 117,974 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 96,288 miles

Engine Management Light On

rear exhaust heatshield adrift

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,512 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 80,512 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 65,135 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 65,135 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 49,859 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,002 miles

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

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

front wheels/tyres protruding beyond line

Pass 22 Sep 2008 34,805 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,826 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 21,067 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 CPF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CPF, 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 CPF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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