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AO53 VEH

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,280 mi
Last recorded87,280 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VEH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 87,280 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 87,280 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 79,571 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot brake and handbrake both require adjustment (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 79,571 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot brake and handbrake both require adjustment (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 77,539 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside axle mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 75,418 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 75,388 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14/T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 73,668 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 70,990 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Oct 2019 67,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flex to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flex to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 67,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flex front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flex front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flex to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flex to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 59,712 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 59,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 55,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 46,069 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 46,069 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 42,672 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 42,672 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 38,449 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 34,878 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 34,878 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2012 31,430 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Fail 19 Oct 2012 31,427 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Pass 11 Oct 2011 27,260 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 22,664 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 17,450 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 12,677 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 6,737 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 6,696 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 5,425 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 VEH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VEH, 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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AO53 VEH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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