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AK53 VNE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,729 mi
Last recorded160,729 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VNE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2017 160,729 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

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

brake pedal feels hard when testing rear brakes but servo working adequately

Pass 20 Jul 2016 150,297 miles

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

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

Rear both shock absorber dirt covers adrift

Fail 20 Jul 2016 150,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear both shock absorber dirt covers adrift

Pass 3 Aug 2015 149,309 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 133,327 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 122,679 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 122,679 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 113,186 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)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 113,186 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 103,908 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 93,263 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 93,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 82,293 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 68,983 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 68,983 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 56,736 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 56,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 42,317 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 VNE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VNE, 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 VNE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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