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AO53 UJA

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,044 mi
Last recorded100,044 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 100,044 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 100,044 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 90,143 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 90,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 84,523 miles

n/s/front tyre sidewall damaged

n/s/rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Nov 2012 75,457 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Nov 2012 75,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Nov 2011 60,921 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2011 60,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,611 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 34,695 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 29,158 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,114 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 16,843 miles

front no plate cracked

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 UJA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 UJA, 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 UJA registered?

AO53 UJA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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