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AO53 VDT

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,111 mi
Last recorded39,111 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VDT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 39,111 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front unable to hinge seat back

Fail 8 Aug 2025 39,111 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front unable to hinge seat back

Pass 10 Jun 2024 37,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 34,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f seat does not tilt forward

Fail 3 Jul 2023 34,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f seat does not tilt forward

Pass 13 May 2022 33,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2022 33,600 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2021 32,082 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 31,517 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 31,301 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 31,041 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 30,887 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 30,444 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,531 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 27,023 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 24,834 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 22,901 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 20,770 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 18,366 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,332 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 16,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 13,562 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 10,645 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 8,188 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 VDT is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VDT, 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 VDT registered?

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

Is AO53 VDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 VDT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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