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AK53 OGF

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,534 mi
Last recorded96,534 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OGF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 96,534 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 93,933 miles

1)Drivers wiper blade slight smear advise clean/replace.(2)Offside rear wheel slight buckle inner rim.

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe front to rear surface corrosion been greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired lower bumper (1.5.1c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside worn (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres surface cracking edges

Fail 18 Jan 2018 93,930 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on tread (4.1.D.1b)

1)Drivers wiper blade slight smear advise clean/replace.(2)Offside rear wheel slight buckle inner rim.

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe front to rear surface corrosion been greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front and rear tyres surface cracking edges

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired lower bumper (1.5.1c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 91,351 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 91,322 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to o/s rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes to n/s & o/s rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 8,668 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 86,469 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly smear.

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

Nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,912 miles

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

front wipers poor

spare wheel missing

Fail 20 Jan 2014 83,912 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside 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)

both front tyre have age cracks on inner edges

front wipers poor

heatshield hanging off

spare wheel missing

Pass 29 Apr 2013 74,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 65,733 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Jul 2011 56,222 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 45,691 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 42,451 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 34,173 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 26,585 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 21,301 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 OGF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OGF, 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 OGF registered?

AK53 OGF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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