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AF53 LLP

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,799 mi
Last recorded71,799 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LLP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 71,799 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 71,756 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front wheel and tyre slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2022 68,869 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2021 66,501 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 65,903 miles

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2019 64,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers & shields fitted

offside parking brake lazy

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 62,058 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

high level brake lamp not working

Fail 3 Sep 2018 61,993 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 25 Aug 2017 49,739 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 35,277 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 26,465 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 24,428 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 22,599 miles

Nearside front tyre is bald on outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2013 22,594 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside front tyre is bald on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 20,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 18,972 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 17,132 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 14,756 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 13,099 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 11,764 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 10,176 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 LLP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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