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AE04 ZFK

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,473 mi
Last recorded125,473 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 ZFK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 125,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 103,968 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 94,575 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 94,099 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 94,099 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 89,239 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 89,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

condition of wipers not checked

Pass 24 May 2018 81,931 miles

All tyres 3mm

Pass 22 May 2017 78,968 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 76,038 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 72,603 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 66,168 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 58,551 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 50,743 miles

N/s/front tyre below limit on raised tread & perished/cracking on edge

N/s/rear tyre bald on raised tread

O/s/front tyre low on raised tread & perished / cracking on edge

O/s/rear tyre low on raised tread

Fail 31 May 2012 50,743 miles

N/s/front tyre below limit on raised tread & perished/cracking on edge

N/s/rear tyre bald on raised tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/front tyre low on raised tread & perished / cracking on edge

O/s/rear tyre low on raised tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 May 2011 39,573 miles

Both front tyres perished & cracking on outside edge, N/s/is worse

N/s/rear tyre below limit on raised tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 39,573 miles

Both front tyres perished & cracking on outside edge, N/s/is worse

N/s/rear tyre below limit on raised tread

Fail 21 May 2010 28,857 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2010 28,857 miles

Front wipers poor

Pass 19 May 2009 24,550 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 20,597 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 15,046 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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AE04 ZFK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AE04 ZFK, 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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AE04 ZFK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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