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AK53 EWR

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,621 mi
Last recorded102,621 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 EWR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 102,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all effected covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both effected (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both effected (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 100,358 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE PADS ARE DOWN TO HALF WORN

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON O/S/R STEAL BRAKE PIPES X 2

VERY SLIGHT LIP ON N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS

Fail 6 Jun 2022 100,358 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE PADS ARE DOWN TO HALF WORN

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON O/S/R STEAL BRAKE PIPES X 2

VERY SLIGHT LIP ON N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS

Pass 8 Jun 2021 91,885 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 91,885 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER AND OUTER PART OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER AND OUTER PART OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING ON TEST

Pass 8 Jun 2020 85,258 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 83,387 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 80,197 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,884 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 50,595 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 35,059 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 34,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/badly cracked/12 years old (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 25,969 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 19,050 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 19,050 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 14,732 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 13,936 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 12,781 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 11,838 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 8,166 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 6,832 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 EWR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EWR, 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 EWR registered?

AK53 EWR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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The MOT history for AK53 EWR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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