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AK53 HWO

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,849 mi
Last recorded77,849 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 77,849 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 74,631 miles

Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Feb 2022 74,139 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Feb 2022 74,139 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 71,940 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Feb 2020 70,225 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Feb 2019 66,813 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 63,136 miles

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

Rear exhaust weak

Pass 15 Sep 2016 60,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust weak

Pass 16 Sep 2015 57,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 54,821 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 51,971 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 51,971 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 48,549 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,919 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,273 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 36,374 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 31,327 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,029 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,774 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 HWO is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HWO, 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 HWO registered?

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

Is AK53 HWO safe to buy?

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