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AD53 WAJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,862 mi
Last recorded137,862 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 WAJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 137,862 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 137,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2015 120,744 miles

rear floor damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2015 120,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

rear floor damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2014 113,246 miles

N/S rear tyre 2mm tread depth inside edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 113,240 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

N/S rear tyre 2mm tread depth inside edge

N/S rear tyre low pressure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 98,773 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 98,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust silencer corroded

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Unable to test offside rear wheel bearing due to brake bind

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 86,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wiperblades split

Pass 5 Dec 2011 73,507 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 58,750 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 51,709 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2008 42,758 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 36,375 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 27,703 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 WAJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WAJ, 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 WAJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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