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AK53 RVO

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,927 mi
Last recorded108,927 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 RVO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2015 108,927 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 108,927 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 98,198 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 98,186 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 82,950 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 71,644 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 62,864 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 53,240 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 53,240 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 44,107 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,242 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 32,242 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 21,512 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)

no oil shown on dip stick before test

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 RVO is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RVO, 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 RVO registered?

AK53 RVO is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is AK53 RVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 RVO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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