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AK03 AYW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

95,443 mi
Last recorded95,443 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 AYW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 95,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear exaust corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2025 94,953 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 94,617 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 94,617 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 94,303 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 94,044 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 93,602 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 93,457 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 92,969 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 91,788 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 90,254 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 88,499 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 86,964 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 84,020 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 82,222 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 80,226 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 78,523 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 78,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 76,939 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside handbrake cable splitting

Pass 26 Feb 2009 75,464 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 74,561 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 72,599 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 52,097 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 AYW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK03 AYW?

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What year was AK03 AYW registered?

AK03 AYW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is AK03 AYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 AYW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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