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AF53 SPX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

96,641 mi
Last recorded96,641 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 SPX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 96,641 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 96,641 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 93,807 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 93,807 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 89,736 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 89,736 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 84,427 miles

oil leak from sump

slight plow from injector

Pass 14 Sep 2021 75,334 miles

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

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

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

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 71,895 miles

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

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

corrosion to various brake pipes

Fail 24 Aug 2020 71,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 19 Aug 2019 66,286 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 61,780 miles

corrosion to various brake pipes

slight blow to center section exhaust

Pass 13 Sep 2017 56,651 miles

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

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Fail 12 Sep 2017 56,651 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 6 Sep 2016 52,870 miles

all metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2015 48,767 miles

rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2014 45,042 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,107 miles

metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2012 37,553 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 37,541 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 34,761 miles

Offside Rear Lower Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle in very good condition.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,688 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded (Not blowing)

both rear coil springs corroded( Not broken)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 27,385 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Aug 2008 23,693 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,992 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 15,833 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 15,833 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 SPX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SPX, 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 SPX registered?

AF53 SPX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is AF53 SPX safe to buy?

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