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AF53 SOE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,534 mi
Last recorded99,534 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 SOE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 99,534 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to scrub around outer tread and has a nail in tread.

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner and outer edges of tread. 175/65/14

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

heat shield above rear exhaust insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2016 86,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear at join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

heat shield above rear exhaust is insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2015 79,732 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,611 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 70,532 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 66,190 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 61,252 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 54,348 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,467 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 44,191 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 44,152 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,232 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,222 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,111 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 SOE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SOE, 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 SOE registered?

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

Is AF53 SOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 SOE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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