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AO53 ZPW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,613 mi
Last recorded113,613 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 113,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 104,283 miles

Front no plate damaged

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 104,283 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front no plate damaged

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 93,925 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the outer shoulder

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped & scratched (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 93,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer / centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster is inoperative (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fitted incorrectly (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the outer shoulder

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped & scratched (8.3.1d)

engine warning light is on

Pass 11 Nov 2015 87,347 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 87,347 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 84,050 miles

Engine ECU light is on.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 79,653 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 76,728 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 76,728 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 66,997 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 56,870 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 56,870 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 45,847 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,463 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 24,945 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 8,478 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 ZPW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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