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AK53 AXO

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,782 mi
Last recorded110,782 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 110,782 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

offside front tyre has splits on inside sidewall

Fail 10 Jan 2013 110,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

offside front tyre has splits on inside sidewall

Pass 24 Jan 2012 96,721 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 96,721 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 83,755 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 71,011 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 54,653 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 54,653 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 38,660 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 26,462 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 AXO is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AXO, 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 AXO registered?

AK53 AXO is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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