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AK53 KFV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,962 mi
Last recorded138,962 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KFV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 138,962 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine light is on

slight noise from o/s driveshaft centre bearing

wipers judder

Fail 27 Sep 2021 138,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine light is on

slight noise from o/s driveshaft centre bearing

wipers judder

Pass 30 Sep 2020

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

front brake pads getting low

o/s drive shaft bearing has slight noise

Fail 24 Sep 2020 132,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working parking (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

front brake pads getting low

o/s drive shaft bearing has slight noise

Pass 26 Sep 2019 126,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 115,579 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 115,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 109,925 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 109,925 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 101,715 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 95,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

signs of corrosion to centre/rear exhaust sections

Pass 7 Jul 2015 95,506 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

signs of corrosion to centre/rear exhaust sections

Fail 3 Jul 2014 90,942 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 90,942 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2013 82,824 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 76,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 66,985 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 59,540 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 52,139 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 41,408 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 27,455 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,598 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 KFV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KFV, 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 KFV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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