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AK53 PXG

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,884 mi
Last recorded153,884 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 153,884 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 149,808 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 149,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 146,763 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 144,238 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 141,753 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 139,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 133,105 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 130,175 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 126,631 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 123,090 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 123,090 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 121,087 miles

central stop lamp not working

Fail 2 Oct 2013 121,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

central stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Oct 2012 101,206 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 101,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 83,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak underneath vehicle

Fail 3 Oct 2011 83,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak underneath vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2010 76,795 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 62,301 miles

exhaust deteriated

noise from engine

number 1 fuel injector damp

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2009 69,298 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriated

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 63,367 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 56,578 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 43,123 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 PXG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PXG, 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 PXG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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