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AF53 LYP

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,179 mi
Last recorded120,179 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LYP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 120,179 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 97,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 May 2016 97,711 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 May 2015 93,965 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front reg plate damaged

Pass 11 May 2015 93,965 miles

front reg plate damaged

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 88,959 miles

Oil leak

front reg plate cracked

n/s rear light cracked

Pass 2 May 2013 85,686 miles

front reg plate cracked

n/s rear light lense cracked

Fail 2 May 2013 85,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

front reg plate cracked

n/s rear light lense cracked

Pass 3 May 2012 81,582 miles

front bumper accident damadged

n/s rear light lense cracked

Pass 6 May 2011 77,664 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

differant size tyres fitted front and rear

Pass 28 Apr 2010 74,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 74,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 61,385 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 32,611 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 32,611 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 18,214 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 16,380 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 LYP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LYP, 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 LYP registered?

AF53 LYP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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