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AK53 DTF

2003 Ford Fiesta

Gold Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,061 mi
Last recorded119,061 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 DTF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 119,061 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust system corroded

n/s/f & o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2016 106,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 96,054 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Mar 2014 87,994 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 87,857 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Mar 2013 80,561 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 72,735 miles

NEAR SIDE TYREWALL HAS AGEING CRACKING

Pass 8 Mar 2011 54,613 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cracks insidewall of both rear tyres

Pass 5 Mar 2010 56,938 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 51,099 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,627 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

steering rack damp

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 6 Sep 2007 41,850 miles

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,074 miles

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

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 DTF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DTF, 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 DTF registered?

AK53 DTF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AK53 DTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 DTF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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