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AO53 FMF

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,180 mi
Last recorded126,180 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 126,180 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 126,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 121,601 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 116,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 110,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 110,476 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 97,662 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

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)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 89,623 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 80,902 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 72,530 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 64,245 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 56,205 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,035 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 37,767 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,058 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 20,266 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 20,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 13,506 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 9,856 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 FMF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FMF, 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 FMF registered?

AO53 FMF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is AO53 FMF safe to buy?

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