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121,943 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn - Both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure - Cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer - lamp unit damaged
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Headlamp aim too low X2 (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded F-R (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Due to tyre wear advise wheel alignment
Front brake discs poor condition and worn advise replacement
Nearside rim buckled
Offside front rim buckled
Offside rear rim buckled
nearside front tyre poor condition, has nail in and worn on outer edge
nearside rear tyre poor condition
offside front tyre poor condition and worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt installation does not use the standard seat belt mounting bolts and washers chain need removing (10.1 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
nearside rear tyre cracking between treads
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
nearside rear tyre cracking between treads
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
nearside front tyre inner sidewall starting to split
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
nearside front tyre inner sidewall starting to split
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside registration plate light slightly dim
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF04 KNJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 AF04 KNJ, 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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AF04 KNJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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