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AD53 KRF

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,336 mi
Last recorded131,336 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 KRF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 131,336 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 131,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 126,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 126,741 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 123,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 123,638 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 118,906 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 118,905 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 117,235 miles

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

heavy surface corrosion to rear silencer

Fail 27 Jan 2017 117,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

heavy surface corrosion to rear silencer

Pass 15 Jan 2016 106,538 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 93,196 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 80,026 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 66,232 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 49,157 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 39,174 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 33,625 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 13 Jan 2009 29,345 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 25,030 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 25,029 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 19,345 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 KRF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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