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AK53 EXD

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,776 mi
Last recorded97,776 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 EXD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 97,776 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 3 Oct 2017 89,544 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 80,185 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Sep 2015 71,799 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 64,686 miles

sligh corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Sep 2013 57,415 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 57,415 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 50,960 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,926 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 44,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 40,343 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,960 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 29,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,026 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,838 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 14,771 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 EXD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EXD, 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 EXD registered?

AK53 EXD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is AK53 EXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 EXD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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