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AF53 LNR

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,461 mi
Last recorded164,461 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LNR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 164,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front /rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 157,322 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 157,322 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 152,096 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre cracking between tread

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 11 Apr 2018 152,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre cracking between tread

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Apr 2017 148,261 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in between tread and inner side wall

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 148,217 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases injectors (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in between tread and inner side wall

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 145,810 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking between tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

offside rear shock absorber dust cover damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2016 145,810 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking between tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

offside rear shock absorber dust cover damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2015 143,396 miles

hand brake has long travell

nsr tyre cracking on outside edge

Fail 9 Apr 2015 143,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

hand brake has long travell

nsr tyre cracking on outside edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 137,213 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

Fail 20 Jan 2014 137,168 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2013 131,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2011 122,485 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Nov 2010 116,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2010 116,008 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2009 94,709 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 72,910 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 51,766 miles

a/c pipes damages, wiring cut to switchs

alternator belt deteriorated

front bumper loose

Fail 23 Aug 2007 51,766 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

a/c pipes damages, wiring cut to switchs

alternator belt deteriorated

front bumper loose

Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,093 miles

rear tyres starting to deteriorate.

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 LNR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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