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AF53 NLN

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,400 mi
Last recorded118,400 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 118,400 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 118,400 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 109,014 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 105,740 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 94,161 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2017 93,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2016 84,578 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 81,733 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front scored (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2014 75,601 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 67,647 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres deteriorated on sidewall

engine oil level sligth low

front inner brake pad wearing low

Fail 24 Aug 2012 80,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 80,154 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,824 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,453 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 37,175 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 32,168 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 27,644 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 22,861 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 NLN is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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