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AJ03 XVK

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,406 mi
Last recorded91,406 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 XVK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 91,406 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and offside front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Jun 2015 82,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front and offside front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2014 72,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust tailpipe rear mount corroded away, still secure at time of test

Fail 10 Jun 2013

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013

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

Pass 9 May 2012 69,367 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 69,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2011
Fail 19 May 2011

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine management light 'On'

Speedo inop.

Pass 25 May 2010 65,247 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 65,241 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 May 2009 56,931 miles

Engine Management Warning Light 'ON'

Pass 12 May 2008 46,088 miles

Engine management warning light 'on'

Fail 12 May 2008 46,088 miles

Engine management warning light 'on'

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2007 38,665 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 30,486 miles

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

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 XVK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AJ03 XVK, 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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What year was AJ03 XVK registered?

AJ03 XVK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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