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AO53 ZPY

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,875 mi
Last recorded129,875 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ZPY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 129,875 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 129,875 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 129,816 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 129,421 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 129,404 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 129,397 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid has washer fluid but washers not working (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front drivers seatback mechanism broken

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

Oil leak from oil filter ()

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 122,209 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slight blow ``` (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box clamp slight blow (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 122,209 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slight blow ``` (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box clamp slight blow (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 113,479 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 107,775 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 107,775 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 98,890 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 87,395 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 87,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 77,593 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 77,593 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 70,929 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 70,909 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 65,879 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 51,893 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 37,820 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 ZPY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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