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AK53 HBH

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,233 mi
Last recorded92,233 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 92,233 miles

underbody showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2020 89,757 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 84,292 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 84,291 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 75,499 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 68,619 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 60,871 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 51,015 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,133 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 50,133 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,179 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 47,776 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 47,776 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,211 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 44,782 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,626 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 43,626 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,864 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,768 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 24,574 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 HBH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HBH, 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 HBH registered?

AK53 HBH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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