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AD53 KNK

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,951 mi
Last recorded59,951 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 59,951 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Feb 2024 59,951 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 57,220 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 57,220 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 54,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 54,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 51,140 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 51,140 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 49,277 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 49,944 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 43,934 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 43,934 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 38,824 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 38,151 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 36,063 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 36,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 33,966 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 33,966 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2012 84,947 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 30,088 miles

offside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 30 Dec 2010 27,356 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 26,153 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 22,414 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 22,414 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 17,912 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 12,945 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 KNK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KNK, 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 KNK registered?

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

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