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AD53 PTO

2003 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,428 mi
Last recorded133,428 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 133,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 129,148 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 122,728 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 116,951 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges slightly

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Surface cracks in all tyres

Fail 13 Apr 2017 116,949 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear to cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play Steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges slightly

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Surface cracks in all tyres

Pass 9 Jan 2015 115,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 106,968 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 96,516 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 96,516 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 22 May 2012 95,733 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 85,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2010 171,102 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 171,102 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 151,799 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 139,909 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 133,749 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 84,527 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 PTO 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 76.5%.

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 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 PTO, 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 PTO registered?

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

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