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AO53 ZRX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,918 mi
Last recorded123,918 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 123,918 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 123,169 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 101,986 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 101,977 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Eml illuminated

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 99,079 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 99,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine management light on.

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 94,733 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 89,563 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 81,755 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 81,567 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 81,567 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 71,748 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 57,038 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 57,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 42,389 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Impact damage to base o/s/f wing and boot at offside.

Interior mirror missing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s headlamp aim at minimum.

Fail 30 Oct 2009 42,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Impact damage to base o/s/f wing and boot at offside.

Interior mirror missing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s headlamp aim at minimum.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,350 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2008 34,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2007 27,586 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2006 20,181 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZRX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZRX, 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 ZRX registered?

AO53 ZRX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is AO53 ZRX safe to buy?

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