MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification has welded repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Effort too low (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering rack mounting to sub frame (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Effort low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from rear seats before test
Nearside Front Fog lamp lose
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre perished
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge and perished
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge and perished
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 main (3.6.B.2c)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2 (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front and rear steel brake pipes rusting
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both front steel brake pipes rusting
n/s/f wheel inner rim distorted in 2 places
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
AK53 VMV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VMV, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of AK53 VMV?
You can check the full history of AK53 VMV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was AK53 VMV registered?
AK53 VMV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 October 2003.
Is AK53 VMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK53 VMV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AK53 VMV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK53 VMV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.