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AD53 OUE

2003 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

238,672 mi
Last recorded238,672 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 238,672 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 238,654 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 221,937 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 216,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 216,179 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 212,322 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 212,316 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2013 199,274 miles

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE CILL PANEL...

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT 5MM...

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 199,274 miles

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE CILL PANEL...

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT 5MM...

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 183,493 miles

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR CILL PANEL...

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 183,493 miles

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR CILL PANEL...

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 165,411 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 144,963 miles

passenger side wiper blade starting to split on ends but still clears screen

Pass 4 Dec 2009 130,431 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 109,645 miles

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

front number plate cracked but still servicable

Pass 3 Dec 2007 92,957 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 61,236 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 OUE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OUE, 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 OUE registered?

AD53 OUE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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