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AO53 LMV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,510 mi
Last recorded108,510 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 108,510 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door and handle damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Noise fom steering/suspension on lock to lock

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 108,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Cover missing housing damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door and handle damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Noise fom steering/suspension on lock to lock

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 98,691 miles

Noise from top strut mounts lock to lock

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance just met

Pass 24 Jan 2022 96,492 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 92,900 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 90,740 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 87,924 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 87,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 84,737 miles

Front discs inner faces corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2018 84,737 miles

Front discs inner faces corrosion

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 79,779 miles

Front Discs surface corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2017 79,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure Internals not attached (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 67,523 miles

OSF+NSF+OSR Brake pipes slight surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2015 62,571 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 62,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 53,023 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 40,146 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 40,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 28,669 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 10,246 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 7,444 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 6,501 miles

All tyres cracked

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 6,324 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 5,429 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 3,923 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 LMV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LMV, 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 LMV registered?

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

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