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AK53 SWU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,920 mi
Last recorded91,920 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 91,920 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 91,920 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 81,977 miles

eye level stop lamp is dim

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge (legal minimum 1.6mm)

slight fluid leak from p,a,s pump

Pass 30 Sep 2013 76,790 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both screen wipers split

Fail 30 Sep 2013 76,790 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both screen wipers split

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Sep 2012 68,681 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 29 Sep 2012 68,681 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,314 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,176 miles

slight distortion on front discs

Pass 19 May 2010 59,618 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 55,235 miles

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,753 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,587 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,309 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 SWU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

AK53 SWU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AK53 SWU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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