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AK53 OOA

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,355 mi
Last recorded129,355 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 129,355 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 129,351 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 117,819 miles

o/s door handle / corrosion on rear springs / x front sub frame / slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 6 Oct 2017 117,817 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

o/s door handle / corrosion on rear springs / x front sub frame / slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 10 Oct 2016 115,016 miles

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

Offside Front side light intermittent

Fail 4 Oct 2016 115,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front side light intermittent

Pass 7 Oct 2015 112,299 miles

DRIVERS SEAT TIP FORWARD LEVER BROKEN

Fail 7 Oct 2015 112,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 104,945 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 97,837 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 97,837 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 88,836 miles

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

water pump very noisey. strong advise replacment

Fail 6 Oct 2012 88,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

water pump very noisey. strong advise replacment

Pass 11 Oct 2011 78,512 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 75,533 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)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 75,533 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 18 Sep 2009 69,387 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2008 54,048 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 54,048 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,458 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 38,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 22,772 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 OOA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OOA, 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 OOA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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