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AD53 KMZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

103,350 mi
Last recorded103,350 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 KMZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 103,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear lines from axle to drums corroded (1.1.11 (c))

interior mirror missing

Fail 15 Jan 2026 103,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear lines from axle to drums corroded (1.1.11 (c))

interior mirror missing

Pass 14 Jan 2025 89,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 85,629 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex hose to hub metal pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear stub axle corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 80,955 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 76,218 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 71,580 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

heavy surface rust on P A S pipe

surface rust on front and rear subframes

Pass 3 Mar 2020 68,433 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 62,648 miles

heavy corrosion on n/s front coil spring

Pass 10 Dec 2018 60,491 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 53,784 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 47,797 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 47,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 42,675 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 42,675 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 38,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 38,023 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 32,943 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 28,877 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 25,951 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 24,037 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Dec 2009 21,036 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 17,500 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 14,285 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 10,162 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 KMZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KMZ, 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 KMZ registered?

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

Is AD53 KMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 KMZ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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