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AK53 EXN

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,423 mi
Last recorded104,423 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 EXN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 104,423 miles

brake pipes greased

coolant on minimum

rear chassis corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2015 90,313 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 90,313 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 72,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

wipers splitt at ends.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 64,252 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 62,988 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 61,048 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 61,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres cracking

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres scuffed and have various cuts in tread

rear seats covered by matting

steering rack damp but no visable leaks

Pass 16 Apr 2010 58,115 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 55,031 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 55,031 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 51,076 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 44,403 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 44,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2006 26,354 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 EXN is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 EXN registered?

AK53 EXN is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is AK53 EXN safe to buy?

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