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AD53 PBX

2003 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

182,485 mi
Last recorded182,485 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 182,485 miles

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 181,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 171,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 160,634 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 150,154 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 149,782 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 141,882 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 138,038 miles

Corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 137,948 miles

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

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

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)

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

Corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 128,512 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 117,968 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2011 105,500 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 94,729 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 82,334 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 72,094 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 59,847 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 50,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 PBX 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 94.1%.

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

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