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AF53 SVR

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,855 mi
Last recorded195,855 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 SVR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 195,855 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight play in lower gearbox mount bush

Pass 15 Sep 2017 182,894 miles

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

General rear under body corrosion

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim and both rear wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 182,894 miles

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

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

General rear under body corrosion

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim and both rear wheels (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 169,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 158,193 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 147,148 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre showing age realated cracking

Fail 13 Oct 2014 147,148 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre showing age realated cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2013 129,132 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre ....... inner edge wearing

Pass 20 Sep 2012 117,852 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 117,852 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 103,651 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 84,698 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 68,835 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 59,274 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 1 Oct 2008 59,274 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2007 51,010 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 42,322 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 SVR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

AF53 SVR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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