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AK03 BDU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,014 mi
Last recorded105,014 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 BDU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 105,014 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 22 Mar 2018 105,014 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2017 97,699 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL brake pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Rear upper stop not working

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf, nsr and osr (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 97,699 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear hanger broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1756514 (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL brake pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Rear upper stop not working

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL x4 road tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 94,003 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre tapering on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre out of shape

offside wiper smearing

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2015 90,229 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 90,229 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 85,160 miles

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

offside front tyre tapering on the inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2013 79,399 miles

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

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

child seat fitted ( offside rear ) not allowing full inspection of the adult belt

coolant low

Pass 3 Mar 2012 73,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Feb 2011 67,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

Pass 27 Feb 2010 66,340 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 62,381 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 62,381 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 58,475 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 49,250 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 38,701 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 BDU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BDU, 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 BDU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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