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AE53 NZT

2003 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,640 mi
Last recorded160,640 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NZT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 160,640 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 154,302 miles

Brake ferrels corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 150,207 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2014 140,795 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f brake hose clip worn and held in place with a cable tie

Pass 29 Mar 2014 140,795 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f brake hose clip worn and held in place with a cable tie

Pass 28 Mar 2013 128,463 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

injector leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2012 115,387 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 103,422 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 89,909 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 76,341 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 76,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 65,854 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 54,257 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2006 54,257 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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AE53 NZT 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 AE53 NZT, 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 AE53 NZT registered?

AE53 NZT is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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