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AK53 PFU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,027 mi
Last recorded89,027 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 PFU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 89,027 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 84,461 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2018 80,568 miles

Central Brake light not working

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, Nail in tyre and Perished (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2017 76,349 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 76,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 73,069 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 70,473 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,129 miles

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

Slight Gearbox Oil Leak

Fail 25 Mar 2014 67,129 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Slight Gearbox Oil Leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 40,067 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 40,067 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 31,270 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 28,228 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,759 miles

n/s/r tyre tread worn to 1.6mm on edge .

Pass 18 Oct 2008 20,441 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking at bead

Pass 20 Oct 2007 15,363 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 15,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 11,991 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn to 1.6mm on edge .

o/s/f tyre tread worn to 2mm on edge .

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 PFU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PFU, 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 PFU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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