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AD53 KPX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,503 mi
Last recorded126,503 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 126,503 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 126,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 120,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 120,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 109,198 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s rear ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

windscreen is chipped x2 but not affecting the view of the road

Fail 28 Aug 2018 109,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s rear ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

windscreen is chipped x2 but not affecting the view of the road

Pass 18 Aug 2017 96,635 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Fail 18 Aug 2017 96,635 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Pass 1 Sep 2016 77,330 miles

Centre Rear Upper stop light not working

Nearside Front Lower 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 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perished inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,873 miles

Offside Front tyre cuts to inner sidewall not to cords

Fail 24 Aug 2015 61,873 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage passenger door bottom (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre cuts to inner sidewall not to cords

Pass 10 Nov 2014 57,987 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 55,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,261 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 49,261 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split

Pass 15 Feb 2012 44,006 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 44,006 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 39,090 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 34,210 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 34,210 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2009 29,094 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 29,094 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 24,096 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 24,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 17,020 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 KPX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KPX, 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 KPX registered?

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

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