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AO53 RYA

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,181 mi
Last recorded111,181 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 111,181 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant header tank leaking

Pass 30 Nov 2018 103,705 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 98,642 miles

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak drive shaft oil seal ()

Offside Front tyre has cut to outer sidewall but not showing cords

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

high level stop light inoperative

rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 30 Nov 2017 98,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak drive shaft oil seal ()

Offside Front tyre has cut to outer sidewall but not showing cords

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

high level stop light inoperative

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 28 Nov 2016 89,099 miles

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

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

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

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

os/ns front brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Dec 2015 83,020 miles

exhaust condition

Fail 4 Dec 2015 83,020 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust condition

Pass 5 Dec 2014 73,334 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 68,925 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Dec 2012 63,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 63,493 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 58,121 miles

high level stop light not working,wipers deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2010 53,738 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 46,924 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 40,022 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 33,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 33,962 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 27,474 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 26,994 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 RYA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black 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 RYA, 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 RYA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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