MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,892 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
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 ()
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)
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
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is AO53 VAV safe to buy?
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