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AD53 PCY

2003 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,784 mi
Last recorded175,784 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 175,784 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

Front both front brake pipes starting to corode

Rear both rear brake pipes starting to corode

Rear both rear chassis rails starting to corode

Rear slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 6 Jan 2017 173,054 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 171,145 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 165,819 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside mirror casing missing

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 1 Dec 2014 165,819 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside mirror casing missing

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 4 Dec 2013 162,498 miles

O/S door mirror damaged.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 159,192 miles

O/S mirror backing missing

Fail 6 Dec 2012 159,192 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S mirror backing missing

Pass 2 Dec 2011 153,632 miles

2 rear exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2011 153,632 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

2 rear exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2010 136,194 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 116,517 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 97,711 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 81,113 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 PCY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel 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 PCY, 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 PCY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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