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AJ03 FKB

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,864 mi
Last recorded125,864 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 FKB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 125,864 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight water leak

Pass 9 Apr 2017 125,755 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 125,755 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 123,113 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 123,113 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 113,703 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 113,537 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2014 98,473 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 98,473 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 83,005 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 83,005 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 72,965 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 72,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

High level stop light not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 64,492 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 56,585 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,450 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 41,272 miles

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 16 Apr 2007 33,323 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,557 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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AJ03 FKB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AJ03 FKB, 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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AJ03 FKB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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