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AD53 KNR

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,704 mi
Last recorded78,704 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 78,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 74,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 74,365 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 70,051 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 70,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 66,080 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 66,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 62,039 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Dec 2016 58,490 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 58,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 54,791 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 54,791 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 50,017 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 42,047 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2012 37,231 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre perishing on outer side wall

non standard rear reflectors fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2012 37,231 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing on outer side wall

non standard rear reflectors fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2011 34,395 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 30,931 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 30,931 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 27,126 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2009 27,126 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 22,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 22,863 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 18,473 miles

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

front wipers starting to deteriorate

moisture in offside rear lamp lens

Fail 4 Jan 2008 18,473 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

front wipers starting to deteriorate

moisture in offside rear lamp lens

Pass 19 Dec 2006 12,653 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 KNR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 KNR, 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 KNR registered?

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

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