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AF53 UKY

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,315 mi
Last recorded86,315 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UKY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 86,315 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 79,383 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 79,382 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 71,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 67,606 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 65,090 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 65,080 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 59,191 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 55,615 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 53,169 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 50,610 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 48,136 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 45,054 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 45,054 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,787 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 33,725 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,648 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 27,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 21,023 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 UKY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc 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 UKY, 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 UKY registered?

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

Is AF53 UKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 UKY 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.

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