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AO53 WYJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

49,344 mi
Last recorded49,344 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 WYJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 49,344 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 42,212 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 33,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 32,601 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 31,770 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 30,297 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 30,287 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 27,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 25,494 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 23,567 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 21,570 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 19,814 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 17,845 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 15,966 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 14,459 miles

noise from engine,drive belt area

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2009 12,316 miles

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Oct 2008 10,806 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 8,598 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 6,278 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 WYJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WYJ, 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 WYJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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