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AD53 MWA

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,357 mi
Last recorded104,357 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 104,357 miles

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)

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

oil leak from back of engine

Pass 22 Oct 2014 101,469 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

noise from timing belt area

Pass 7 Oct 2013 97,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all emissions just met requirments

sqealing noise from fan belt area at idle and running.

Fail 7 Oct 2013 97,990 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all emissions just met requirments

sqealing noise from fan belt area at idle and running.

Pass 13 Oct 2012 93,849 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 93,792 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 84,292 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS CUTS TO OUTER WALL, NO CORDS OR PLY EXPOSED

Fail 31 Oct 2011 84,292 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE HAS CUTS TO OUTER WALL, NO CORDS OR PLY EXPOSED

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 67,717 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 67,714 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 65,098 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 61,025 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 51,395 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 35,022 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 MWA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MWA, 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 MWA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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