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AD53 KNM

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,086 mi
Last recorded87,086 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 87,086 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 87,086 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 77,227 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 65,716 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 65,716 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 56,161 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 56,161 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 47,274 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 47,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 42,186 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 42,186 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 38,923 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 38,923 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 35,398 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 35,398 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,202 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 27,580 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 24,206 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 24,206 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 20,061 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 13,998 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 KNM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KNM, 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 KNM registered?

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

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