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AD53 MZV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,443 mi
Last recorded100,443 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 100,443 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 100,443 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 96,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

centre brake light not working

spare wheel loose

Pass 7 Apr 2014 89,444 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 8 Apr 2013 82,893 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 79,901 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 73,215 miles

front to rear brake pipes getting corroded

offside front road wheel has slight damage to outside rim

Pass 18 Aug 2010 66,286 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 66,240 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 57,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 48,572 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 36,414 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tread getting low nearside rear tyre see healthcheck report.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 36,414 miles

tread getting low nearside rear tyre see healthcheck report.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,493 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 MZV 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 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MZV, 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 MZV registered?

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

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