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AF53 LWX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,396 mi
Last recorded91,396 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LWX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 91,396 miles

both front tyre's on 2mm

front brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Jul 2017 90,056 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (centre section) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (centre section) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 90,054 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (centre section) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (centre section) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 86,148 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 86,072 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box mounting (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 80,137 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 80,135 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 69,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 69,673 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 62,880 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 57,981 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,316 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 41,186 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 33,884 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 33,884 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 27,810 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cuts in offside front tyre side wall and tyre wearing uneven

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 3 Aug 2007 27,810 miles

cuts in offside front tyre side wall and tyre wearing uneven

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,550 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 LWX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LWX, 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 LWX registered?

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

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