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AD53 ETV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,988 mi
Last recorded54,988 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 ETV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 54,988 miles

Exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2015 49,934 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 46,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 43,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 39,546 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 34,824 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 34,824 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 29,807 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 23,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 18,195 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 11,234 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 10,115 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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AD53 ETV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD53 ETV, 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 AD53 ETV registered?

AD53 ETV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AD53 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 ETV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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