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AK53 HDO

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,057 mi
Last recorded95,057 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 HDO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 95,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 92,861 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre in clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 89,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper flexible hose - slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer wall /tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 85,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge but cords not exposed at date presented (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 85,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge but cords not exposed at date presented (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure Complete headlamp has 2 broken fixings (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 83,750 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside front to mid corroded before fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded through channel into engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 83,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Mid to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside front to mid corroded before fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded through channel into engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 79,024 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 79,024 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 73,258 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 73,258 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 67,730 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 63,516 miles

offside steering rack gaitor twisted

Pass 29 Jul 2014 61,974 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 61,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 59,632 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 59,625 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Both rear tyres perished.

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,643 miles

both rear tyres starting to split and perish

nearside front roadwheel out of shape

nearside front sidelight dim

rear silencer support brackets in poor condition

Fail 7 Jun 2011 47,688 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 47,688 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 42,465 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 36,675 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,921 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 24,792 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 17,378 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 HDO is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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