CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF53 UKJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,440 mi
Last recorded94,440 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UKJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 94,440 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre pipes going too the rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 94,440 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre pipes going too the rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 91,959 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on NS of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 91,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on NS of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 88,260 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 85,657 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 82,923 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 82,923 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 80,010 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 69,191 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 69,191 miles

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

o/s/r shock absorber weak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 57,285 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 51,617 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,362 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,409 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,593 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 28,184 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,406 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 16,174 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF53 UKJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF53 UKJ?

You can check the full history of AF53 UKJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF53 UKJ registered?

AF53 UKJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is AF53 UKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 UKJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF53 UKJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF53 UKJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.