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AD53 KKX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

84,931 mi
Last recorded84,931 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 84,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 84,923 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 80,665 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 80,603 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 76,445 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 76,445 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 73,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 69,128 miles

Coolant leak Coolant residue around thermostat housing hose joint. ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front MacPherson strut upper thread and nut heavily corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between flexible hose and cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around nearside driveshaft gearbox seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear before flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Squeal from auxiliary drive belt area. Suspect water pump.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 69,128 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative Built into lamp unit. (4.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak Coolant residue around thermostat housing hose joint. ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Recommend replacement. 175/65R14 82T. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front MacPherson strut upper thread and nut heavily corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between flexible hose and cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Bulb 239. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around nearside driveshaft gearbox seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear before flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Squeal from auxiliary drive belt area. Suspect water pump.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 64,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

gearbox has a leak of oil around drive shafts strongly recommend inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2019 60,825 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 59,825 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft/gearbox oil seal leaking.

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low.

Fail 25 Oct 2018 59,824 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box holed & blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft/gearbox oil seal leaking.

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 18 Oct 2017 57,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft/gearbox oil seal slightly leaking.

Pass 22 Oct 2016 55,757 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 54,721 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 54,057 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 54,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 49,073 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 42,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 37,148 miles

both front and osr tyres tread getting low

Pass 21 Dec 2010 34,344 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 31,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 28,621 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 23,663 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 18,726 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 18,726 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 KKX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KKX, 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 KKX registered?

AD53 KKX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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