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AK53 AWO

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,221 mi
Last recorded76,221 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AWO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 76,221 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to nsr. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn. 2mm central tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes. ()

Nearside Rear Seat back locked upright but bracket loose in fixing.

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn. 2mm central tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code 4908. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 71,882 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes. ()

Fuel tank securing straps corroded.

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread grooves. DOT code 4908

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 69,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

wipers smeary

Fail 8 Aug 2016 69,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 8 Sep 2015 67,251 miles

Coolant Leak

Rear Heatshield insecure

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Aug 2015 67,031 miles

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

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

Rear heatshield insecure

Fail 15 Aug 2015 66,974 miles

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

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

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

Rear heatshield insecure

Fail 16 Aug 2014 64,553 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wipers smeary

Pass 16 Aug 2014 64,553 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wipers smeary

Pass 13 Aug 2013 60,667 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Nearside wiper juddery

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 60,667 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Nearside wiper juddery

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 54,206 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges close to limit

Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,600 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 40,952 miles

osf tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2009 37,609 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 31,984 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 25,800 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,585 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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AK53 AWO is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc 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 AK53 AWO, 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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AK53 AWO is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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