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AK53 SXC

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

82,299 mi
Last recorded82,299 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 82,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel lines rusting

Fail 21 Oct 2022 82,272 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel lines rusting

Pass 21 Oct 2021 77,993 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 77,993 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 77,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 74,120 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 67,909 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 63,589 miles

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))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 63,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 58,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened to rear (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 58,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened to rear (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 16 Sep 2016 55,873 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 55,860 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 51,917 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 45,810 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 6 Oct 2014 45,786 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 9 Oct 2013 37,877 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 37,877 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 29,308 miles

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

engine oil level on miniumn

offside front tyre inner section worn to 2.5mm

Fail 21 Sep 2011 18,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 18,955 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 17,211 miles

both rear tyres have cuts in tread block around outer sidewall

Fail 17 Sep 2009 15,364 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 15,364 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,214 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 13,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 10,730 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 8,457 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 SXC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SXC, 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 SXC registered?

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

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