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AD53 KJZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

96,658 mi
Last recorded96,658 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 KJZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 96,658 miles

surface rust and misting of oil under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules and on some other components

Fail 10 Oct 2020 96,658 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

surface rust and misting of oil under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules and on some other components

Pass 8 Apr 2019 93,132 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 93,132 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play nut loose (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 89,931 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides strongly advised (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel strongly advised (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 82,813 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 78,943 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 78,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 64,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 64,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 50,659 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 50,658 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blades starting to split .

Pass 7 Nov 2012 39,094 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 39,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 36,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear chilt seat fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2011 36,594 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear chilt seat fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2010 29,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside rear and nearside child seats fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2009 27,108 miles

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

Nearside front inner c.v boot leaking c.v grease from rubber boot.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 24,184 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 24,184 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 19,025 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 19,025 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 15,007 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 KJZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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