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AK53 HWV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,977 mi
Last recorded62,977 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 HWV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 62,977 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

hole in n/s/r light cluster

injector chuffing

Fail 5 Oct 2015 62,977 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

hole in n/s/r light cluster

injector chuffing

Pass 7 Oct 2014 60,372 miles

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

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

injector chuffing

o/s steering boot twisted and deformed

Fail 7 Oct 2014 60,372 miles

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

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

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

injector chuffing

o/s steering boot twisted and deformed

Pass 8 Oct 2013 56,126 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

injector chuffing

n/s/r light cluster damaged

passenger seat wont tip forward

tailgate struts broken

Fail 8 Oct 2013 56,126 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

injector chuffing

n/s/r light cluster damaged

passenger seat wont tip forward

tailgate struts broken

Pass 27 Sep 2012 50,748 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 37,712 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 18,158 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 15,679 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Sep 2008 13,378 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2007 11,371 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 8,871 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 HWV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HWV, 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 HWV registered?

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

Is AK53 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 HWV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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