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AO53 VEV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,460 mi
Last recorded153,460 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VEV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 153,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 146,284 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cracking tread area and outer side wall

Fail 28 Jan 2016 146,282 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s rear tyre cracking tread area and outer side wall

Pass 28 Jan 2015 139,070 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 139,069 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 128,901 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 128,897 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 115,922 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 110,443 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 110,443 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 97,069 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 84,854 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 74,119 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 74,119 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 55,636 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 37,823 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 VEV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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