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AO53 LMK

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,379 mi
Last recorded127,379 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 LMK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 127,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 119,715 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 112,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

offside reclining seat catch defective

Pass 16 Nov 2020 106,497 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

offside seat catch defective

some damage to nearside rear inner wheel rim

Pass 20 Nov 2019 102,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

engine cover fitted

front seat catches defective but access to rear seat belt checks still piossible

rear tyres distorted on inner edges

some damage to nearside rear inner wheel rim

Pass 27 Nov 2018 93,000 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

some damage to nearside rear inner wheel rim

Pass 21 Nov 2017 86,153 miles

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

drivers seat catch defective.

front brake discs pitted and corroded.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

some noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

tail gate struts defective.

Fail 21 Nov 2017 86,152 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers seat catch defective.

front brake discs pitted and corroded.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

some noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

tail gate struts defective.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 78,383 miles

driver seat catch defective.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 73,767 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 68,154 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 64,267 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,029 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 61,029 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 54,628 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 48,467 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,072 miles

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

exhaust system corroding.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 45,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust system corroding.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,136 miles

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

Handbrake cables slightly deteriorated and rusted

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

O/S/R tyre cracking in tread

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

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Slight brake judder from front brakes

Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,547 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish in tread

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

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Slight corrosion on handbrake cable

Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,971 miles

All tyres perishing and starting to crack

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 LMK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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