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AD53 KPJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,928 mi
Last recorded62,928 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 62,928 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 51,783 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2013 51,783 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 50,221 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2012 50,221 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 45,343 miles

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

nearside offside front brake disc slight scored

Fail 2 Jun 2011 45,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside offside front brake disc slight scored

Fail 16 Nov 2009 35,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management light stays on

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 35,263 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management light stays on

Pass 5 Dec 2008 27,259 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 19,601 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 4,466 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 KPJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KPJ, 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 KPJ registered?

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

Is AD53 KPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 KPJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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