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AK53 VXH

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

152,161 mi
Last recorded152,161 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VXH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 152,161 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 152,161 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 145,409 miles

Coolant leak header tank ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside headlamp fogged but not effecting beam pattern

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 May 2018 145,389 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak header tank ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside headlamp fogged but not effecting beam pattern

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 May 2017 142,289 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 142,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. seat wont tilt forward (6.2.A.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 135,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 135,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 129,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 125,637 miles

Coolant leak

Drivers seat back will not tilt

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

N/S front brake hose,securing clip to strut incorrectly fitted

O/S door mirror slightly damaged

O/S front fog lamp is damaged

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 125,637 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Drivers seat back will not tilt

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

N/S front brake hose,securing clip to strut incorrectly fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S door mirror slightly damaged

O/S front fog lamp is damaged

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 115,827 miles

condition of rear number plate

Fail 26 Jan 2013 115,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

condition of rear number plate

engine managment light on

Pass 2 Feb 2012 107,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2012 107,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear coil springs corroded at base

engine management light illuminated on dash

exhaust system corroded in places

heat shield above exhaust backbox loose and rattling

Pass 24 Jan 2011 94,601 miles

EM light on

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

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 94,601 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

EM light on

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

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 87,082 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 87,082 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 73,917 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 73,917 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 60,122 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 60,118 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 46,181 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 VXH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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