MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,906 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
drivers seat does not fold
passenger seat doesnt fold
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
drivers seat does not fold
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low, especially on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low, especially on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
There appears to be coolant bubbling around the expansion tank cap
Unable to tilt O/s/f seat at time of test
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer loose, currently hitting on O/s/r spring (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low, especially on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low, especially on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
There appears to be coolant bubbling around the expansion tank cap
Unable to tilt O/s/f seat at time of test
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear swing mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust box corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front inner pad (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front inner pad (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear next fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advisory both rear tyes are deteriorated cracking preished
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
N/s/f tyre weraing smooth outside edge
N/s/r tyre perished
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
near side front headlamp dip-beam aim just within tolerance.
off side front metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AO53 ZRP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 ZRP, 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 ZRP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 October 2003.
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