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AK53 OOW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,879 mi
Last recorded176,879 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OOW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 176,879 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pipes to rack (2.3.3b)

oil leak

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 6 May 2017 176,879 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pipes to rack (2.3.3b)

oil leak

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 168,532 miles

offside front inner rack joint has play

offside steering gaiter twisted

rear exhaust has a minor leak of gases

Pass 24 Apr 2015 162,760 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 151,998 miles

Both front inner wing brake pipes slightly corroded

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 144,892 miles

offside and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded

slight damage to nearside front door

slight play offside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 11 May 2012 139,909 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2012 139,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 122,365 miles

Front discs slightly pitted

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

Fail 18 May 2011 122,365 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front discs slightly pitted

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

Pass 10 May 2010 102,266 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 102,266 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 79,481 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 56,974 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 30,968 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,550 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 OOW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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