MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,144 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle REAR & LOW EFFORT (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested CO HIGH (8.2.1.2 (d))
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
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)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine warning light illuminated
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
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
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
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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)
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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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