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AO53 FLR

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,015 mi
Last recorded80,015 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 80,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 77,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 75,138 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides min tread depth 2mm, recommend soonest replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated and shock absorber shroud insecure

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides min depth 1.7mm, recommend soonest replacement (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 75,138 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides min tread depth 2mm, recommend soonest replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated and shock absorber shroud insecure

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides min depth 1.7mm, recommend soonest replacement (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 71,613 miles

Child seat fitted

Tempery fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2016 71,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted

Tempery fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2014 59,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,960 miles

Both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to detach

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

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

coolant leak

cracks in alternator belt

damage to nearside rear wing and bumper

nearside rear shock absorber strut cover detached

slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 19 Aug 2013 57,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to detach

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

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

coolant leak

cracks in alternator belt

damage to nearside rear wing and bumper

nearside rear shock absorber strut cover detached

slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 Aug 2012 51,908 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,041 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 40,257 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 33,813 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 28,645 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 24,259 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,169 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 FLR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FLR, 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 FLR registered?

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

Is AO53 FLR safe to buy?

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