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AD53 PBU

2003 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

237,029 mi
Last recorded237,029 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 PBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 237,029 miles

engine man.light on

Fail 26 Sep 2011 237,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

engine man.light on

Pass 14 Sep 2010 206,130 miles

engine man light on

pads and discs worn

Fail 13 Sep 2010 206,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine man light on

pads and discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 171,744 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 171,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 156,033 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 156,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 121,528 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 81,413 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 81,413 miles

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

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 PBU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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