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AD53 KOH

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,444 mi
Last recorded101,444 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2021 101,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 98,214 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 91,114 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))

Fail 14 May 2019 91,112 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2018 87,152 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 83,275 miles

Both rear and nearside front tyres close to the limit and perished

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

coil spring corroded Both rear and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 May 2017 83,275 miles

Both rear and nearside front tyres close to the limit and perished

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

coil spring corroded Both rear and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 79,921 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 79,921 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 76,986 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 73,639 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 69,963 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 69,963 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 63,911 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 63,911 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 56,705 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 56,705 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

service brake travel bit excessive

wing linner loose in n/s front

Pass 9 Jul 2010 49,928 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)

some of front bumper fixings broken

thermostat housing stained but not leaking coolant

Pass 15 Jul 2009 43,364 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,764 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 28,534 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 28,534 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

offside rear tyre has two nails in it.

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 KOH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KOH, 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 KOH registered?

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

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