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AD53 KOW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

64,742 mi
Last recorded64,742 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 64,742 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 59,970 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 59,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 59,569 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 59,024 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 59,021 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 58,008 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 48,152 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 48,152 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 45,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s stop light bulb holder faulty

Pass 19 Sep 2014 45,003 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s stop light bulb holder faulty

Pass 14 Oct 2013 40,667 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 40,667 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 37,751 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 37,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 33,554 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 29,810 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 25,828 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)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 25,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 12 Dec 2008 21,549 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 16,749 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 11,500 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 KOW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KOW, 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 KOW registered?

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

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