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AK53 OPG

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

61,015 mi
Last recorded61,015 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 61,015 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 61,015 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 59,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 57,425 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 57,424 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll linkage bent

Pass 20 Sep 2022 55,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2022 55,823 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not come out of real (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 54,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 52,056 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 52,095 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 49,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front tyre wearing on edges, offside front tyre cracking on edges of tread

Pass 11 Sep 2018 47,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and rear section of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 47,699 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and rear section of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 45,679 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear sections of nearside and offside front to rear and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 45,679 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear sections of nearside and offside front to rear and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 43,206 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rear, rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 43,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rear, rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 40,247 miles

front tyres slightly wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Sep 2014 36,708 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 34,810 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 33,110 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 30,621 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 27,519 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,223 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,880 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,158 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 21,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OPG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 OPG, 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 OPG registered?

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

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