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AO53 HSG

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,543 mi
Last recorded142,543 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HSG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 142,543 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 142,542 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lights not visible due to brake lights coming on (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp come on with position lights (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 142,540 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal anti slip worn

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall damaged due to rubbing on something at some point no cords etc exposed

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2019 135,586 miles

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Fail 18 Sep 2019 135,586 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 25 Sep 2018 128,573 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 121,599 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 115,897 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 115,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 105,226 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 90,396 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 74,848 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,182 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,681 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,665 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 17,523 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 5,190 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 5,054 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 4,902 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 HSG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HSG, 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 HSG registered?

AO53 HSG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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