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AK53 DNV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

121,578 mi
Last recorded121,578 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 DNV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 121,578 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 118,882 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 115,795 miles

Offside Outer Sill has been filled

Pass 29 Sep 2022 112,460 miles

Offside Rear outer sill is slightly soft ok at time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2021 110,136 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 106,590 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 104,029 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on the inside edge

exhaust heat shields are slightly loose

Pass 5 Oct 2018 99,415 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 99,410 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded two front too rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 94,562 miles

some brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 89,600 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 84,645 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Corrosion some brake pipes

O/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Oct 2014 79,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

some brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 75,048 miles

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 69,764 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,706 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 57,401 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 49,215 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 40,231 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 35,532 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 33,041 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 23,130 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 DNV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 DNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 DNV registered?

AK53 DNV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is AK53 DNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 DNV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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