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AK53 KNH

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,864 mi
Last recorded60,864 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 60,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 60,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 57,538 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 55,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 53,895 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s front tyre bald on outer edge

o/s rear tyre perished cracked and worn close to limit

Pass 31 Aug 2022 52,499 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge o/s rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2021 51,121 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 51,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 50,193 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2019 49,061 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 47,703 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 47,703 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 46,633 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 44,578 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 42,078 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 39,634 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 37,069 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 34,033 miles

n/s front and rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,606 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 25,854 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,099 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 19,112 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 15,424 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 11,667 miles

Nearside 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 KNH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KNH, 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 KNH registered?

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

Is AK53 KNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 KNH shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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