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AF53 KXB

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,713 mi
Last recorded112,713 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KXB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 112,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Foglight

Pass 12 Jul 2019 104,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 104,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 97,574 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 97,557 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 92,775 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 92,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 87,513 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jul 2015 81,992 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 81,992 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 77,971 miles

grease on brake pipes

Fail 1 Apr 2014 77,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

grease on brake pipes

Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,197 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 68,197 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 63,733 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes

some wear to front discs

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,733 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes

some wear to front discs

Fail 15 Oct 2011 56,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both number plates deteriorating

both rear bump stops deteriorating

Pass 15 Oct 2011 56,767 miles

both number plates deteriorating

both rear bump stops deteriorating

Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,010 miles

some wear to front discs

Pass 15 Oct 2009 41,781 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,793 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 21,827 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 14,515 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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AF53 KXB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AF53 KXB, 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 AF53 KXB registered?

AF53 KXB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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