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AK53 KHJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,289 mi
Last recorded148,289 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 148,289 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 144,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 144,323 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 138,674 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 138,571 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 127,167 miles

Front Both split on end

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 119,338 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 119,338 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 115,350 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 111,419 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 107,184 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 103,585 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 103,585 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 99,013 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 94,320 miles

2) N/S/R Inner tyrewall to tyre tread cracking.

Fail 22 Sep 2010 94,320 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

1) Alternator drive belt showing signs of wear.

2) N/S/R Inner tyrewall to tyre tread cracking.

Fail 29 Oct 2009 87,646 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 87,646 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 77,888 miles

1) Nail in N/S/R Tyre.

Fail 19 Nov 2007 70,380 miles

1) Rear silencere box rusty and deteriorating.

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 70,380 miles

1) Rear silencere box rusty and deteriorating.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 55,918 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 KHJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KHJ, 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 KHJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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