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AD53 KMK

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,196 mi
Last recorded132,196 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 KMK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 132,196 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 132,196 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 120,128 miles

front dips slight blue tinge

n/s/r metal brake pipe corodded

Fail 8 Sep 2017 120,090 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/f indicator shows white (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s/f (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working n/s/r stoplamp (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working n/s/r stoplamp (1.2.1b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. front axle 195/50/15 n/s/f 175/65/14 o/s/f (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' long crack (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' long crack (8.3.1d)

front dips slight blue tinge

n/s/r metal brake pipe corodded

Pass 29 Dec 2016 114,308 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 114,284 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 106,425 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged n/s and o/s (4.1.D.1e)

battery low power

Fail 12 Dec 2015 106,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged n/s and o/s (4.1.D.1e)

battery low power

Pass 20 Dec 2014 103,983 miles

Inner friction of front brake discs extremely corroded and pitted.Pads effective on small area of braking surface

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 103,983 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Inner friction of front brake discs extremely corroded and pitted.Pads effective on small area of braking surface

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 90,988 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs extremely pitted

Pass 1 Dec 2012 78,854 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 78,854 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 71,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 71,822 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 62,164 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 41,236 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 35,440 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 35,440 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 28,659 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 20,400 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 KMK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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