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AO53 ZRP

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,906 mi
Last recorded128,906 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ZRP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 128,906 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 128,871 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 121,899 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

drivers seat does not fold

passenger seat doesnt fold

Fail 10 Aug 2022 121,892 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 114,662 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 114,660 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 104,898 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 104,898 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 91,878 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 91,801 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 86,903 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 81,941 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,572 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 76,553 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 71,314 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 67,026 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 62,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 62,887 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f tyre weraing smooth outside edge

N/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Oct 2011 52,297 miles

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.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,647 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 40,458 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 33,578 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,578 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 27,507 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 19,922 miles

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

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 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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