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AO53 VCK

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,120 mi
Last recorded155,120 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 155,120 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 145,438 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 137,352 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 131,885 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filer pipes ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body corrosion on both rear sills and across underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 131,036 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 129,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 129,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 126,067 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 123,748 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 116,916 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 116,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 109,380 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 109,380 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 101,051 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 101,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 93,186 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 85,075 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 78,887 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 72,040 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 64,667 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 53,698 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 47,172 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,172 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 32,590 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 11,116 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 VCK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VCK, 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 VCK registered?

AO53 VCK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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