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AD53 PFA

2003 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

111,079 mi
Last recorded111,079 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 111,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/6014 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 111,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/6014 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 100,473 miles

CHASSIS CORRODED.

EXHAUST CORRODED AND LEAKING SLIGHTLY.

N/S FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODED.

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

ONLY ONE REG LAMP WORKING.

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

SLIGHT INJECTOR SEAL LEAK ( ADVISE REPAIRING )

Pass 30 Apr 2024 90,612 miles

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

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

SUSPENSION CORRODING

Fail 16 Apr 2024 90,599 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel BOTH WHEELS (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

SUSPENSION CORRODING

Pass 21 Apr 2023 82,699 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 82,699 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 79,367 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 75,893 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 70,161 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 70,133 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 68,140 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 68,128 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 63,665 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides lower ball joint gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 62,045 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 60,064 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 60,064 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 57,736 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 54,990 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 50,060 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 43,930 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 31,671 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,369 miles

exhaust back box poor and corrodded

offside front and rear tyres 2-3mm

Fail 9 Dec 2009 33,369 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

exhaust back box poor and corrodded

offside front and rear tyres 2-3mm

Pass 9 Dec 2008 28,773 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 23,313 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 11,430 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 PFA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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