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AO53 HCK

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,995 mi
Last recorded105,995 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 105,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 101,547 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 101,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2019 96,522 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 88,707 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 79,403 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 72,198 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 72,174 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 67,755 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 58,151 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 43,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger side rear tyre has some cuts in the tread surface but not deep enough to expose the cords.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Sep 2011 36,534 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 31,615 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 25,897 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,728 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 21,674 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 17,401 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 13,382 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 HCK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HCK, 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 HCK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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