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AK53 OFY

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,500 mi
Last recorded97,500 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OFY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 97,500 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 97,500 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 92,447 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 92,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 83,708 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 83,708 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 74,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 74,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,005 miles

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,652 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 58,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 50,259 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 42,387 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,407 miles

signs of wear front offside tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2006 24,724 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 OFY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OFY, 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 OFY registered?

AK53 OFY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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