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AF53 SOH

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

170,675 mi
Last recorded170,675 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 SOH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 170,675 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 170,675 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 165,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 159,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 154,769 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 154,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 150,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 150,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 144,847 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 138,145 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 138,145 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 131,366 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 124,593 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 124,592 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axel (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 116,921 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 116,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 111,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 111,683 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 105,675 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 100,821 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 95,255 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 86,212 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2008 76,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 76,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 74,625 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 74,018 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 55,653 miles

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

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

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 SOH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SOH, 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 SOH registered?

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

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