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AO53 HFA

2003 Ford Fiesta

Multi-colour Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,336 mi
Last recorded87,336 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HFA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 87,336 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing 2x rear- no seats fitted ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 83,466 miles

Both front Brake Hoses are insecure

Some rust on metal brake pipes, may require attention soon

exhaust heat shield, loose

rear seats and seat belts, removed

Fail 12 Sep 2015 83,364 miles

Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTER AT MAX? (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear ABS disconnected?

Some rust on metal brake pipes, may require attention soon

coolant level just below MIN!

engine oil level on MIN!

exhaust heat shield, loose

n/s/f flexi brake pipe central mount incecure

rear seats and seat belts, removed

Pass 16 Jun 2014 70,697 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 67,228 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 67,861 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 59,554 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 55,490 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,775 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,382 miles

child seat fitted

nearside tyres wearing on edges

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 4 Sep 2007 38,981 miles

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

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

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

front bumper insecure at n/s

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to perish

n/s/r tyre nailed

sign of oil at pas rack

Pass 4 Sep 2007 38,981 miles

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

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

front bumper insecure at n/s

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to perish

n/s/r tyre nailed

sign of oil at pas rack

Pass 4 Sep 2006 32,297 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 HFA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Multi-colour with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HFA, 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 HFA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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