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AK53 AXB

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,949 mi
Last recorded157,949 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AXB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 157,949 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 147,463 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2022 147,463 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 139,232 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 1 Jun 2021 139,232 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

coolant level very low

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Jun 2020 134,485 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 119,084 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

offside rear light unit damaged

Fail 28 Dec 2018 119,046 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 5 May 2017 115,787 miles

engine light on

wipers smeary

Fail 5 May 2017 115,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking & wearing outer (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

wipers smeary

Pass 18 Mar 2016 110,646 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 110,645 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 104,290 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 97,235 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 88,610 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 78,081 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 68,057 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 68,057 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 55,018 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 55,018 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 42,736 miles

front wipers deteriorating

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,778 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,776 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 AXB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AK53 AXB, 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 AK53 AXB registered?

AK53 AXB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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