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AD53 OPL

2003 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,892 mi
Last recorded80,892 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 OPL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,892 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion over parts of underbody

Fail 30 Sep 2020 80,892 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both at inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated at steel pipe at calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion over parts of underbody

Pass 2 Jul 2019 77,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes front to rear at front section (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank filler pipes corroded.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicators.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 77,165 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes front to rear at front section (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank filler pipes corroded.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicators.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 74,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes front to rear at front section (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank filler pipes corroded.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,836 miles

Fuel tank filler pipes corroded.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 66,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to n/s rear (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to o/s rear (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel tank filler pipes corroded.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 62,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust front pipe flexi slight leak

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 62,513 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust front pipe flexi slight leak

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 59,328 miles

Fuel tank filler pipes corroded.

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

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

n/s rear wheel bearing slight noise.

Fail 30 Jun 2015 59,328 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank filler pipes corroded.

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

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

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

n/s front wheel bearing unable to test due to brake binding.

n/s rear wheel bearing slight noise.

Pass 8 May 2014 54,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre stop lamp not working

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 May 2013 50,584 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 48,513 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 48,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 46,078 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2011 46,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2010 46,694 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 32,178 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 22,852 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 17,654 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 OPL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OPL, 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 OPL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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