MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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
NEAR SIDE TYREWALL HAS AGEING CRACKING
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
cracks insidewall of both rear tyres
front tyres wearing on inner edges
steering rack damp
unable to see inner brake pads
both front tyres and o/s/r tyre getting low
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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