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AO53 VWE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,306 mi
Last recorded86,306 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VWE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 86,306 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

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

aux drive belt worn cracks

Fail 7 Feb 2020 86,302 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

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

aux drive belt worn cracks

Fail 31 Jan 2020 86,132 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

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

aux drive belt worn cracks

Pass 6 Feb 2019 73,642 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 73,641 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 70,487 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 70,487 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 64,043 miles

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

centre stop light inop

Pass 13 May 2016 56,669 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 56,669 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 50,644 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 50,644 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 44,441 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 44,441 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 41,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 39,768 miles

rust to vehicle underside/ susp units

Fail 7 Nov 2012 39,768 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

rust to vehicle underside/ susp units

Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,723 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,138 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 34,713 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 31,978 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 25,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre starting to split on inner sidewall.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 25,942 miles

nearside front tyre starting to split on inner sidewall.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 17,005 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 VWE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

AO53 VWE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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