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AK53 OFZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,334 mi
Last recorded84,334 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OFZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 84,334 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 84,384 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 82,814 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 76,589 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 76,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 64,381 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate no air bag light at time of test (5.4.2)

engine cover fitted at time of test

steering wheel cover fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Sep 2015 64,381 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate no air bag light at time of test (5.4.2)

engine cover fitted at time of test

steering wheel cover fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2014 45,886 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 31,669 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 31,648 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 27,035 miles

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

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

wipers worn

Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,632 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 21,360 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,216 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 14,700 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 11,927 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 8,937 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OFZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OFZ, 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 OFZ registered?

AK53 OFZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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