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AK53 KND

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,289 mi
Last recorded112,289 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KND
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 112,289 miles

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

Various metal pipes are corroded underneath

Various places are corroded underneath

Pass 30 Jun 2022 106,611 miles

Front Advise front radiator damaged

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 97,096 miles

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

under-side of vehicle undersealed

Pass 24 Oct 2019 90,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased in placed (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 87,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 82,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 76,977 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 76,977 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 69,072 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 69,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,217 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 62,215 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

near side rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2013 54,985 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 48,927 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 43,960 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 43,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 38,009 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 31,272 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 31,272 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 24,702 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 19,541 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 14,249 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 KND is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc 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 KND, 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 KND is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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