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AK53 YHR

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,465 mi
Last recorded101,465 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YHR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 101,465 miles

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

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

engine oil leak at oil filter area

nearside rear sill section soft

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 2 Sep 2014 101,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

engine oil leak at oil filter area

nearside rear sill section soft

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Aug 2013 94,566 miles

Oil leak

all exhaust mounts heavily corroded

brake pipe to nearside front corroded at flexi

front to rear brake pipes corroded at flexis

Fail 28 Aug 2013 94,566 miles

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all exhaust mounts heavily corroded

brake pipe to nearside front corroded at flexi

front to rear brake pipes corroded at flexis

Pass 28 Aug 2012 90,591 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 90,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 84,317 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 82,233 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 73,070 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 73,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 62,646 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 49,948 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 38,274 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front pads getting low

front tyres on 3mm

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

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 YHR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YHR, 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 YHR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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