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AK03 ADU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,739 mi
Last recorded100,739 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ADU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 100,739 miles

corrosion in strut tops -front

Fail 6 Jul 2017 100,739 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre belt jammed (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in strut tops -front

Pass 9 Jul 2016 96,188 miles

Offside Front seat tilt mechanism inoperative

washer bottle lid missing

Fail 8 Jul 2016 96,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front seat tilt mechanism inoperative

Rear tyres worn unevenly,possible shock absorber fault

washer bottle lid missing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 93,069 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 93,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 91,318 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 81,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 80,130 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear tyres are steped

Pass 27 Apr 2013 67,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 67,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 54,465 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,812 miles

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 6 May 2010 45,150 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsr lamp lenses broken

Pass 8 May 2009 36,113 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 36,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2008 31,139 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHING ON OUTER SIDE WALLS.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 25,820 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 19,843 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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AK03 ADU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc 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 AK03 ADU, 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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AK03 ADU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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