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AD53 KKW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,950 mi
Last recorded121,950 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 KKW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 121,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 117,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 117,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 113,302 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear tyres slightly perishing

Fail 17 Mar 2018 113,299 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2017 106,869 miles

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

drivers seat back does not tilt forward

Fail 9 Mar 2017 106,868 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

drivers seat back does not tilt forward

Pass 7 Mar 2016 101,514 miles

Both front tyres have slight damage to outer side walls

Fail 7 Mar 2016 101,514 miles

Both front tyres have slight damage to outer side walls

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 91,872 miles

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

damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls

Fail 14 Mar 2015 91,630 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked and perrished

Pass 15 Mar 2014 80,518 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

tyre pressure check

Fail 8 Mar 2014 80,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

tyre pressure check

Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,308 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 69,305 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,703 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 54,702 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 44,695 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 43,756 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 38,886 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 33,439 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 26,818 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 21,760 miles

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

Offside 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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AD53 KKW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AD53 KKW, 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 KKW registered?

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

Is AD53 KKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 KKW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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