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AF53 NDY

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,453 mi
Last recorded125,453 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 125,453 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 107,522 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 107,512 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 105,224 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 105,224 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 101,819 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm of tread tyre size 175/65r14t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 98,909 miles

Nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 98,896 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre (non obligatory) stop light not working

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

Nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 95,152 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 91,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak damp oil patch on sump ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 87,393 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes are slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle has slight oil leak from sump gasket

Fail 8 Sep 2014 81,749 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 81,749 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,086 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 75,221 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 72,821 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 68,966 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 68,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 62,196 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 54,207 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 54,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 44,988 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 36,171 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 NDY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NDY, 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 NDY registered?

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

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