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AD53 KLA

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,922 mi
Last recorded127,922 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 KLA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 127,922 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 127,865 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 122,122 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 117,185 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 110,996 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 103,728 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge (close yo cords)

off side washer jet poor

wiper blades worn

Pass 30 Oct 2013 95,756 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside outer windscreen washer jet partially blocked.

Fail 30 Oct 2013 95,756 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside outer windscreen washer jet partially blocked.

Pass 17 Nov 2012 87,212 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 87,212 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 77,068 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer tread section - screw in tread.

Screw in offside rear tyre.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 67,276 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 59,879 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 48,816 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 34,730 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 25,392 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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AD53 KLA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KLA, 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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AD53 KLA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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