MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,611 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded covered in underseal ()
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount main nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting axle inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded covered in underseal ()
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount main nut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside covered in underseal
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes to rear by axle beam (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged to flexi pipe kinked (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injector seals leaking un-burnt fuel onto engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both brake pipes by beam axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre due to angle of nail if tyre is punctured then a repair will not be possible ()
Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake back plates corroded
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
All brake pipes starting to rust slightly.
Near side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge slightly.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Off side rear tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edges slightly.
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
All brake pipes starting to rust slightly.
Near side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge slightly.
Off side rear tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edges slightly.
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF53 LPY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 LPY, 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 LPY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 September 2003.
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