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AK53 VUG

2003 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,166 mi
Last recorded166,166 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VUG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 166,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 158,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 158,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when lights are on and very slightly when not (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2017 140,698 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 140,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 92,486 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 92,486 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 82,658 miles

metal brake pipes slightly corroded,o/sf track rod end has slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2014 77,191 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 74,857 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,509 miles

STRONG ADVISE: N/S/R WHEEL RIM SLIGHT DAMAGE/BUCKLE. NO CRACKS FOUND BUT MAY CAUSE "WOBBLE OR JUDDER"?

Pass 8 Sep 2011 66,374 miles

Both front pads getting low, but ok.

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

front discs slightly corroding.

Fail 29 Sep 2010 64,242 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise: n/s/r wheel/tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 64,242 miles

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

advise: n/s/r wheel/tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 58,588 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 58,588 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 51,188 miles

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

advise: both rear wheel rims have slight damage causing slight "wobble" on tyres.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,368 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 41,368 miles

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

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

advise: n/s/r tyre badly perishing/cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,921 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 VUG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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