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AK53 DWP

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,508 mi
Last recorded104,508 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 DWP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 104,508 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 97,496 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre has several rips on the outer sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 97,496 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre has several rips on the outer sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 89,225 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 82,716 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 82,716 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 72,133 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 57,863 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 57,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,873 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 DWP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel 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 DWP, 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 DWP registered?

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

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