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AK53 OOC

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,692 mi
Last recorded126,692 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 126,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 125,790 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 125,790 miles

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn driveshaft bearing rough (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 123,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 120,569 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 115,603 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 113,423 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 112,308 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 106,987 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 103,599 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 97,995 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 90,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER AND OUTER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON OUTER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 85,252 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE PADS ARE JUST UNDEAR HALF WORN AT TIME OF TEST

N/S/F TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER PART OF TYRE AT TIME OF TEST

N/S/R TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER PART OF TYRE AT TIME OF TEST

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

O/S/F TYRE IS DOWN TO 3MM AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 77,079 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 69,908 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 62,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight oil leak from power steering pump

Pass 8 Sep 2011 62,776 miles

slight oil leak from power steering pump

Pass 21 Sep 2010 57,369 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 57,369 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 51,360 miles

o/s driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 11 Sep 2009 51,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,093 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 37,207 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 29,534 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 OOC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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