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AF03 KTJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,504 mi
Last recorded117,504 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 KTJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 117,504 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 116,964 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 115,303 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Front has cracks in treds

Fail 4 Jan 2018 114,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Valve stem seriously damaged all 4 (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Front has cracks in treds

Fail 12 Dec 2017 113,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 109,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exterior door trims missing on both sides

Gearbox is leaking

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Indication of leakage from power steering expansion bottle (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 94,800 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 7 Aug 2014 81,321 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 71,974 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 67,865 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 65,605 miles

nearside front wheel buckled

Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,623 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,983 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brakes have 40kgs of imbalance

rear brakes have 20kgs of imbalance

Fail 27 Aug 2009 53,977 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

front brakes have 40kgs of imbalance

rear brakes have 20kgs of imbalance

Pass 4 Sep 2008 44,334 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brakes out of balance=10kg=5%.

o/s/f brake has slight bind.

Fail 4 Sep 2008 44,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brakes out of balance=10kg=5%.

o/s/f brake has slight bind.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 42,005 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 41,817 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 38,629 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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AF03 KTJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AF03 KTJ, 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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AF03 KTJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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