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AO53 UDV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,423 mi
Last recorded52,423 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UDV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,423 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 52,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 50,908 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 36,372 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 29,678 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 23,011 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges.advise replacement

Fail 17 Oct 2006 23,011 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres wearing on edges.advise replacement

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 UDV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UDV, 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 UDV registered?

AO53 UDV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is AO53 UDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 UDV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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