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AK53 KMZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,740 mi
Last recorded97,740 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 97,740 miles

Injector seals leaking exhaust gases

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 97,740 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Injector seals leaking exhaust gases

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 92,071 miles

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

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

front wipers smear/streak

n/s/f tyre valve slightly perished. strongly advise new tyre valve

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly harsh when rotated. advise new wheel bearing

Fail 11 Oct 2012 92,068 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

front wipers smear/streak

n/s/f tyre valve slightly perished. strongly advise new tyre valve

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly harsh when rotated. advise new wheel bearing

Fail 25 Oct 2011 87,810 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside track rod end dust cover perished

Pass 25 Oct 2011 87,810 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside track rod end dust cover perished

Pass 6 Oct 2010 82,300 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

n/s/front track rod end dust / dirt cover split

Pass 1 Oct 2009 78,586 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 72,095 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 60,157 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,984 miles

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

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

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

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 KMZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KMZ, 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 KMZ registered?

AK53 KMZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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