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AO53 EMJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

114,348 mi
Last recorded114,348 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 114,348 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

power steering heavy in operation

Pass 6 Oct 2022 106,603 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 106,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 97,434 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 87,853 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front head lamp deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

child seat fitted to nsr seat

exhaust deteriorated and clamps corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

osr coil spring corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2020 87,853 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front head lamp deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

child seat fitted to nsr seat

exhaust deteriorated and clamps corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

osr coil spring corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2019 82,815 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 82,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 81,891 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 80,817 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 78,809 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 78,809 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 76,411 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 76,411 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 74,425 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,907 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 70,907 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,280 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 62,276 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 55,042 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 44,858 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 44,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,408 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,458 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,365 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 17,115 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 13,153 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 EMJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EMJ, 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 EMJ registered?

AO53 EMJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AO53 EMJ safe to buy?

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