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Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck and breather pipe
Nearside Rear handbrake weak
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck and breather pipe
Nearside Rear handbrake weak
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck and breather pipe
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
exhaust heat shield loose
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak boiling over
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck and breather pipe
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
exhaust heat shield loose
Coolant leak coolant leak
Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck and breather pipe
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front wing corroded and holed
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
minor oil leak
rear exhaust heat shield loose
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Coolant leak coolant leak
Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck and breather pipe
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front wing corroded and holed
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
minor oil leak
rear exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door piller/sill corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released also unable to check position lights due to this (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing and bald on edges and nearside splitting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots and items corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Centre stop light not working
Emissions limit only just met.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Corrosion to wing and lower sill area
Both front lower arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated
Corrosion to drivers front wheel arch and inner door sill.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
engine has slight misfire
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
engine has slight misfire
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s outers (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
all sills rusty
all sills rusty
engine air leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box mount broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
all sills rusty
all sills rusty
engine air leak
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front brake pipes corroded
n/s/r reg lamp poor condition
vacuum hose split
both front brake pipes corroded
n/s/r reg lamp poor condition
vacuum hose split
Advanced corrosion to o/s sill panel
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advanced corrosion to o/s sill panel
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
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AK53 KPX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 KPX, 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 KPX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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