FORD FIESTA AF53TFA has 24 MOTs

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This 2003 FORD FIESTA has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 155,848 miles 4 months ago on Monday 23rd February 2026 at 13:05.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Wednesday 17th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

AF53TFA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED17TH MARCH 2027155,848 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tilt Mechanism Not Working To Allow Access To Rear Seats.
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED17TH MARCH 202517TH MARCH 2026154,051 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill Very Small Hole. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Damaged (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED15TH MARCH 202417TH MARCH 2025146,949 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH MARCH 202317TH MARCH 2024138,608 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED18TH MARCH 202217TH MARCH 2023134,415 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
FAILED18TH MARCH 2022134,415 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. PRS - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED16TH MARCH 202115TH MARCH 2022133,421 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 202022ND FEBRUARY 2021129,075 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 201922ND FEBRUARY 2020121,898 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED21ST FEBRUARY 2019121,837 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  8. MAJOR - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 201822ND FEBRUARY 2019118,857 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Tread Getting Low On The Inside Edge
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread On 3mm
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 201722ND FEBRUARY 2018113,397 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 201622ND FEBRUARY 2017107,150 MI
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 201522ND FEBRUARY 2016100,785 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Perish On Inner Wall
FAILED9TH FEBRUARY 2015100,785 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Perish On Inner Wall
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 201422ND FEBRUARY 201593,065 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre Featherd On Inner Edge
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 201322ND FEBRUARY 201474,731 MI
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 201222ND FEBRUARY 201362,319 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyre Treads Low On The Inside Edges
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 201122ND FEBRUARY 201252,390 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Wiper Blades Starting To Split
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 201022ND FEBRUARY 201146,711 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED18TH AUGUST 20082ND SEPTEMBER 200940,899 MI
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20072ND SEPTEMBER 200834,741 MI
FAILED3RD SEPTEMBER 200734,741 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED19TH AUGUST 20061ST SEPTEMBER 200726,107 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AF53TFA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 83% | MOT Failure Rate: 17%

AF53TFA MOT Comments

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AF53TFA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 155,848 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,776 miles

AF53TFA FAQs

This Ford Fiesta with registration AF53TFA was manufactured on Monday 1st September 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Orange and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 155,848 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 6,776 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Ford Fiesta beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AF53TFA has a 83% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Fiesta has had 47 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 6 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Fiesta is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does AF53TFA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 2nd July 2026 AF53TFA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AF53TFA Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 2nd July 2026 AF53TFA does have Tax. Read more

When does AF53TFA Tax expire?

The current Tax for AF53TFA will expire in 9 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does AF53TFA MOT expire?

The current MOT for AF53TFA will expire in 9 months on Wednesday 17th March 2027. Read more

When did AF53TFA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AF53TFA was on Monday 23rd February 2026 at 13:05. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AF53TFA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for AF53TFA we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has AF53TFA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for AF53TFA we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 83% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AF53TFA?

AF53TFA is registered as a 2003 Ford Fiesta. Read more

How many miles has AF53TFA done?

The odometer reading for AF53TFA at the last MOT in February 2026 was 155,848 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,776 miles per year. Read more

How old is AF53TFA?

The vehicle AF53TFA was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Monday 1st September 2003. Read more

What colour is AF53TFA?

The official colour of AF53TFA is recorded as Orange. Read more

What engine does AF53TFA have?

AF53TFA has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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