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AO53 WTJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,768 mi
Last recorded93,768 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 WTJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 93,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

front exhaust flexi weak

Pass 30 Jan 2017 92,641 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

coil springs and brake pipes corroded

exhaust deteriorated front flex

Fail 19 Jan 2017 92,617 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

coil springs and brake pipes corroded

exhaust deteriorated front flex

Pass 11 Jan 2016 87,267 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front exhaust weak

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2015 85,394 miles

coil springs and brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2015 85,394 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coil springs and brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 80,806 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on edge

Fail 5 Feb 2014 80,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 6 Feb 2013 75,316 miles

exhaust brackets broken

n/s/f wiper poor

Pass 30 Jan 2012 69,610 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 69,608 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 64,660 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2011 64,660 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 60,903 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 60,901 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 56,750 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 51,361 miles

SMALL CHIPS IN SCREEN

SPARE TYRE GETTING LOW

Pass 25 Sep 2007 49,911 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 25 Oct 2006 43,320 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 42,918 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 WTJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WTJ, 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 WTJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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