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AO53 ESG

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,194 mi
Last recorded125,194 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ESG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 125,194 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

eml light is on

front wipers smeary

nearside front ball joint boot perishing

rear number plate in poor condition

slight exhaust blow from front joint

Pass 25 Sep 2015 113,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

coolant leak

vehicle over heated at end of test

Pass 26 Sep 2014 95,785 miles

Oil leak

eml lamp on

offside front fog lamp lense damaged

offside front tyre wearing on edges and close to limits

Pass 6 Sep 2013 75,003 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

engine management light on

front brake discs appear worn

Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,375 miles

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

front brake discs worn slightly

front outer brake pads starting to wear low inner pads not seen

Pass 23 Sep 2011 42,666 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 42,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 33,309 miles

drivers seat back will not tilt

Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,327 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 28,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 28,334 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 25,935 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 25,935 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 22,286 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 22,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ESG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ESG, 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 ESG registered?

AO53 ESG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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