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AD53 LUP

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,459 mi
Last recorded120,459 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 LUP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 120,459 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 110,019 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 110,019 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted On inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 99,797 miles

Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 99,795 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 91,049 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 86,250 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased.

rear heat shield loose.

Fail 3 Jun 2016 86,190 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipes heavily greased.

rear heat shield loose.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 82,526 miles

advise rear tyres close to limit

Pass 4 Jun 2014 79,053 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres approx 2mm attension soon needed as near to legal limit

Fail 4 Jun 2014 79,053 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres approx 2mm attension soon needed as near to legal limit

Pass 7 Jun 2013 75,451 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 72,615 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 69,290 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pipes heavily greased checked where possible

Pass 3 Jun 2010 65,204 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 65,192 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 61,941 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 61,937 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 59,242 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 56,135 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 51,419 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 LUP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc 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 LUP, 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 LUP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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