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AK53 HWD

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

73,144 mi
Last recorded73,144 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 73,144 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 73,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle REAR & LOW EFFORT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested CO HIGH (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 71,885 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 71,866 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn N/S & O/S REAR AXEL BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S REAR & LEAKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S FRONT & CORDS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2018 69,282 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 69,282 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Emissions not tested Lamba high Co high ex blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak N/S & O/S Rear (2.7.3)

Statutory seat belt missing Under rear seat (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating Discs (3.7.B.3)

registration plate deteriorated Front & Rear (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated Front & Rear (6.3.1d)

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N/S Seat won.t tilt

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 65,420 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine warning light illuminated

Fail 21 Dec 2016 65,419 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 17 Dec 2015 62,573 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 59,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

drivers seat catch inop

Fail 17 Dec 2014 59,992 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

drivers seat catch inop

Pass 3 Jan 2014 56,576 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 56,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 52,877 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 47,728 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 47,728 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 41,999 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 41,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 35,951 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 32,354 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 24,946 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 24,946 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 10,521 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 HWD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HWD, 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 HWD registered?

AK53 HWD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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