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AD53 DHV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,775 mi
Last recorded98,775 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 DHV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 98,775 miles

Central Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides at front lower arm ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at front at upper sections (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at rear at upper sections (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both sides at rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 98,717 miles

Central Rear Inner Seat belt not functioning as intended seatbelt will not retract to inspect (7.1.2 (c))

Central Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides at front lower arm ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at front at upper sections (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at rear at upper sections (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both sides at rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 90,450 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 84,505 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 75,565 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 70,088 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 68,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 64,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 58,378 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 49,454 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)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 49,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

stering rack leaking. nail in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,398 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 29,974 miles

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

front p/steering signs leaking slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2008 23,883 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 17,462 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 17,439 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 13,653 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 13,653 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AD53 DHV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD53 DHV, 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 AD53 DHV registered?

AD53 DHV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is AD53 DHV safe to buy?

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