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AF53 SOU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,815 mi
Last recorded126,815 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2019 126,815 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty when engine running (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat loose ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 119,270 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

coolant level low

engine warning light on

wiper linkage worn

Fail 30 Oct 2018 119,270 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

coolant level low

engine warning light on

wiper linkage worn

Pass 17 Nov 2017 112,869 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front (4.2.A.1a)

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

wiper linkage worn

Fail 17 Nov 2017 112,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre pressure looks low

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front (4.2.A.1a)

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

wiper linkage worn

Pass 7 Nov 2016 103,860 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine warning light on

Fail 27 Oct 2016 103,032 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine warning light on

Pass 31 Oct 2015 79,202 miles

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 79,202 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 53,956 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 53,956 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 41,908 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 40,255 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 38,104 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 35,945 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 33,306 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 30,060 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 26,365 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 20,954 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 19,803 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 SOU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SOU, 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 SOU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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