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AO53 LNC

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,809 mi
Last recorded115,809 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 LNC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 115,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged but secure

Pass 4 Feb 2020 98,413 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 98,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 82,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 72,507 miles

exhaust flexi slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2018 72,500 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Coolant leak ()

Coolant leak ()

exhaust flexi slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 67,743 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 67,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 63,807 miles

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2014 52,682 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 37,431 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 30,510 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 27,708 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly 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)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 27,708 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly 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)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,085 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,940 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,432 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Sep 2007 17,234 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,823 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 LNC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc 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 LNC, 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 LNC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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