MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,576 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
brake discs worn
o/s/f seat belt worn/fluffed edge
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
brake discs worn
o/s/f seat belt worn/fluffed edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust Box corroded
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 1.6 MM TREAD DEPTH
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE AND ON 1.6MM TREAD DEPTH
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 1.6 MM TREAD DEPTH
Rear Exhaust Box corroded
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 1.6 MM TREAD DEPTH
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE AND ON 1.6MM TREAD DEPTH
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 1.6 MM TREAD DEPTH
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK03 AEX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AK03 AEX, 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 AEX registered?
AK03 AEX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 March 2003.
Is AK03 AEX safe to buy?
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