MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge's devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge's devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside front tyre perished
Engine leaks gases under bonnet
Exhaust tailpipe incomplete
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
some handbrake travel
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AD53 PUA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 PUA, 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 PUA registered?
AD53 PUA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 December 2003.
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