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AD53 KMX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,083 mi
Last recorded60,083 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 60,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 60,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 60,050 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 59,960 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 57,717 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 54,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 51,217 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 48,146 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 45,349 miles

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

TIMING BELT ?

Fail 20 Jan 2014 42,180 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

timing belt due 10 years

Pass 20 Jan 2014 42,180 miles

timing belt due 10 years

Pass 18 Jan 2013 38,692 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 35,351 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 31,988 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 27,363 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 22,065 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 17,095 miles

Waterpump noisey.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 12,126 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 12,126 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 KMX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD53 KMX registered?

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

Is AD53 KMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 KMX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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