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AK53 AXU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,355 mi
Last recorded130,355 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2021 130,355 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 128,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 125,177 miles

brake pipes corroded

chip on screen

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2019 125,177 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

brake pipes corroded

chip on screen

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2018 117,145 miles

brake pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 22 Apr 2017 109,702 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 109,697 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 102,877 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 96,765 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 91,707 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 87,284 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 75,146 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 75,146 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 67,382 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 67,382 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 62,032 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2009 52,862 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,483 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 23,839 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 14,114 miles

nearside front tyre 1.6mm on edge

offside front tyre 2.5mm

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 AXU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AXU, 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 AXU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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