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AK53 OOU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,396 mi
Last recorded37,396 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 37,396 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 37,395 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 30,736 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 22,029 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 15,986 miles

All 4 tyres 19 years old (2003 DOT code)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge, close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 15,671 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 15,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 15,084 miles

Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 14,499 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 14,459 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 13,804 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 13,166 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 12,512 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 11,809 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 10,996 miles

wipers are starting to smear screen

Pass 14 Sep 2011 10,231 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 9,497 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 8,767 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 7,998 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 7,161 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 6,065 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 OOU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OOU, 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 OOU registered?

AK53 OOU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AK53 OOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 OOU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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