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AF53 UHO

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,115 mi
Last recorded88,115 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UHO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2022 88,115 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 80,165 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 80,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 76,228 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 76,228 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 71,878 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 71,878 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 67,168 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Dec 2016 58,581 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 52,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 52,654 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,719 miles

exhaust system corroding

front and rear numberplates delaminating

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to hose starting to corrode

offside front indicator pale - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,510 miles

front and rear numberplates delaminating

offside front indicator pale

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 34,305 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside front brake hose metal ferrules corroding

rear numberplate delaminating

Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,675 miles

rear numberplate delaminating

Fail 20 Sep 2011 26,675 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear numberplate delaminating

Pass 1 Sep 2010 19,181 miles

rear numberplate delaminating

wipers smeary

Pass 2 Sep 2009 12,559 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 8,309 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 6,291 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 4,930 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 UHO is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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