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AO53 VAV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,892 mi
Last recorded149,892 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VAV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 149,892 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS LOW 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN PEELING

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources OFFSIDE NUMBER PLATE LIGHT INOP (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER SIDEWALL SCRUBBED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SIDEWALL SCRUBBED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT 3MM / OUTER EDGE CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT 3MM / OUTER EDGE CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 May 2019 149,892 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR @ REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS LOW 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN PEELING

Headlamp aim too high NEARSIDE HIGH (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low OFFSIDE LOW (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources OFFSIDE NUMBER PLATE LIGHT INOP (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER SIDEWALL SCRUBBED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SIDEWALL SCRUBBED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT 3MM / OUTER EDGE CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT 3MM / OUTER EDGE CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 May 2018 144,051 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 128,758 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 110,892 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 95,759 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 85,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 72,363 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 59,565 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 59,565 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,549 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread on outer edge

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 39,549 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread on outer edge

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 20,094 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 17,243 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 14,349 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 11,170 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 VAV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VAV, 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 VAV registered?

AO53 VAV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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