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AF53 SRU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

190,495 mi
Last recorded190,495 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 SRU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2025 190,495 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear axle mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Axle mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 176,250 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 158,830 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 158,830 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 140,129 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 118,090 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 113,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 109,839 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 105,296 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 105,296 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 100,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil Leaking Slightly Underneath

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 100,537 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil Leaking Slightly Underneath

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 95,424 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 87,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 68,884 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 46,861 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 45,051 miles

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

offside rear brake slightly sticking on

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Aug 2011 41,298 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 38,005 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 33,464 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,140 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,548 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 19,285 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 SRU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SRU, 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 SRU registered?

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

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