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AK53 PFY

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,775 mi
Last recorded124,775 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 PFY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 124,775 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 122,735 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 122,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 119,718 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

CO level too high on natural idle test , test fail

Fail 28 Oct 2023 119,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

CO level too high on natural idle test , test fail

Pass 17 Nov 2022 116,865 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 113,951 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps have surface corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2020 111,361 miles

offside rear wheel inner rim damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2019 108,628 miles

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2019 108,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs very thin just a pass

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2018 104,300 miles

coolent leak from expansion bottle

Fail 12 Nov 2018 104,229 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

coolent leak from expansion bottle

Pass 9 Nov 2017 99,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

nearside and offside rear brake pipes poorly fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2017 99,619 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 94,455 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint at catalytic (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 94,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint at catalytic (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 87,291 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 79,788 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 73,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brakes well worn.

Rear section of exhaust rusty and starting to blow.

Fail 13 Nov 2012 66,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 66,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 61,380 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 61,380 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 52,928 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 43,576 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,024 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,051 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 17,260 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 PFY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PFY, 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 PFY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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