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AO53 WYP

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,958 mi
Last recorded146,958 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 WYP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 146,958 miles

oil leaks

slight rust underside

Pass 15 May 2025 144,115 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 143,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 143,160 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 142,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 May 2022 142,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 141,793 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 140,485 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 139,631 miles

front tyre inner sidewalls perished (not to cords)

rear shock absorber covers missing

Pass 6 Jun 2018 138,298 miles

front brake pads worn low

n/s mirror glass loose

Pass 3 Jun 2017 139,994 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 132,753 miles

very clean emissions

Fail 19 Oct 2011 132,726 miles

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

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

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

brake warning light on

very clean emissions

Pass 23 Oct 2010 128,751 miles

both front tyres wornon edges

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover missing

Pass 23 Oct 2009 124,099 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 115,040 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 115,040 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 103,343 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 103,343 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 73,973 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 73,973 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

slight play steering column

uneven tread wear offside rear tyre and getting low on tread

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 WYP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WYP, 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 WYP registered?

AO53 WYP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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