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AO53 HDA

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,140 mi
Last recorded99,140 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 99,140 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 99,134 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 89,098 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 89,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 86,941 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 86,941 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 78,141 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 63,819 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

all four tyres have various small cuts in tread

Pass 25 Nov 2013 63,819 miles

all four tyres have various small cuts in tread

Pass 14 Nov 2012 60,110 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine coolant low

Pass 3 Nov 2011 55,017 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 49,976 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 49,976 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,135 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 38,232 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,173 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 27,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HDA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HDA, 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 HDA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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