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AF53 SUA

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,089 mi
Last recorded136,089 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 SUA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 136,089 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 136,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 135,627 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 117,302 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded parallel to power steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 117,302 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded parallel to power steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 105,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 105,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 92,535 miles

dip stick broken

minor engine oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2017 87,930 miles

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

general under body and suspension corrosion

near side front brake sticking

near side front tyre outer sill damaged

off side front tyre worn low and worn low on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2016 85,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad start wearing thin

Nearside Front Tyre have slight cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2015 83,237 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 83,237 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 76,550 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes heavily corroded

n/s/f spring looks incorrectly seated

Fail 9 Aug 2014 76,550 miles

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes heavily corroded

n/s/f spring looks incorrectly seated

Pass 1 Aug 2013 69,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 69,081 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 65,065 miles

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

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

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

injector seal leaking

Fail 26 Jul 2012 64,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

injector seal leaking

Fail 28 Jul 2011 60,959 miles

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

drivers seat release not working

en gine oil overfull

exhaust gas leak top of engine

front brake supply pipes corroded

front discs in poor condition

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 60,959 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

front discs in poor condition

drivers seat release not working

en gine oil overfull

exhaust gas leak top of engine

front brake supply pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 56,881 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 56,880 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 52,473 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 52,473 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 47,968 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 47,968 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 44,259 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 39,679 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 SUA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 SUA, 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 SUA registered?

AF53 SUA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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