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AK53 AXJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,342 mi
Last recorded111,342 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AXJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 111,342 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 105,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 99,230 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 90,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 78,079 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 78,079 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through cracks round tyre (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake discs lipped

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 63,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 63,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 49,357 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 Jul 2015 49,357 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Jul 2014 36,246 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 33,840 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 33,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 31,738 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 29,454 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 27,431 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,037 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 22,857 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 18,655 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 15,323 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 15,323 miles

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

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 AXJ 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 76.2%.

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 AXJ, 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 AXJ registered?

AK53 AXJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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