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AO53 VUN

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,250 mi
Last recorded129,250 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 129,250 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 122,848 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2017 118,948 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 114,400 miles

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 19 Jan 2016 114,400 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 14 Jan 2015 111,428 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 99,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 99,946 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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 88,689 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 75,941 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 65,732 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 55,060 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,113 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 45,113 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 34,694 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 24,831 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,831 miles

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

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 VUN is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VUN, 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 VUN registered?

AO53 VUN is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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