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AE53 NZV

2003 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

178,973 mi
Last recorded178,973 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 178,973 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 154,667 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)

clutch release bearing noisy

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear and front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil around engine

rear coil springs corroded

underside and components heavily corroded in places

Fail 10 Mar 2018 154,667 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)

clutch release bearing noisy

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear and front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil around engine

rear coil springs corroded

underside and components heavily corroded in places

Pass 1 Apr 2016 151,053 miles

both rear chassis corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

long travel on handbrake

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 151,053 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both rear chassis corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

long travel on handbrake

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 148,682 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 148,682 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 146,135 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 146,126 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 130,808 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 106,983 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 106,983 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 88,666 miles

exhaust rear box rusty and skin coming away

front brake discs rusty and getting low

Fail 21 Dec 2010 88,666 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust rear box rusty and skin coming away

front brake discs rusty and getting low

Pass 10 Dec 2009 80,284 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 71,569 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)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2007 58,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 49,378 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 49,378 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 NZV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NZV, 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 NZV registered?

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

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