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AK53 PDZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,912 mi
Last recorded133,912 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 PDZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 133,912 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside

Pass 3 Nov 2023 133,496 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underside ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside

Fail 2 Nov 2023 133,496 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underside ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Oct 2022 133,374 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside

Pass 28 Oct 2021 133,349 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2020 131,541 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 130,028 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 127,374 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Aug 2017 127,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 127,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush AXLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush AXLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 127,342 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipes metal where marked, o/s,&n/s above rear axel beam heavily corroded and distorted.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 117,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 109,580 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 109,580 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 106,558 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING RACK

Pass 31 Aug 2011 140,189 miles

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

air bag light on

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2010 95,182 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 89,576 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 84,801 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 66,549 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 45,884 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 PDZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PDZ, 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 PDZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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