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AK53 VUW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,010 mi
Last recorded87,010 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2014 87,010 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 87,010 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 81,746 miles

offside front wiper just clearing screen

Fail 6 Oct 2012 77,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 77,609 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 69,966 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 69,966 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake pads worn thin

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Oct 2010 64,134 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 57,135 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 50,859 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 38,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 31,699 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 VUW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUW, 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 VUW registered?

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

Is AK53 VUW safe to buy?

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