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AF53 NFP

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,624 mi
Last recorded132,624 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 NFP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 132,624 miles

Both front seats, unable to be operated to fold as intended.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 129,762 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 129,762 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 126,116 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 121,019 miles

Centre Front exhaust flexi detoriated

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

Nearside Front mirror missing

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

Offside Front tyre outer edges worn

Fail 10 Feb 2016 121,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box mount corroded through (7.1.1)

Centre Front exhaust flexi detoriated

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

Nearside Front mirror missing

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

Offside Front tyre outer edges worn

Pass 2 Sep 2014 114,481 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 114,481 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 109,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 100,055 miles

Drivers seat tilt mechanism not functioning.

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 89,562 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 89,525 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 79,920 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 79,908 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 64,849 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 54,607 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2007 43,794 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,860 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 NFP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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