MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,741 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front shock absorber corroded both sides
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Central Obligatory indirect vision device missing (3.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front shock absorber corroded both sides
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight staining on power steeing rack
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight staining on power steeing rack
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
offside and nearside brake pipes too rear brake hoses have slight corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
engine management light on
nearside wiper blade split
rear heatshield loose
surface corrosion on brake pipes
exhaust system corroded
rear silencer deteriorating
rear silencer hanger bracket corroded
wipers smeary
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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AK03 AEA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Orange 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 AEA, 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 AK03 AEA registered?
AK03 AEA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 March 2003.
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