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AK03 BRX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,130 mi
Last recorded98,130 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 BRX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 98,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front brake hoses insecure

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 27 Oct 2020 98,130 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front brake hoses insecure

centre stop lamp not working

wrong pinch bolt fitted to nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 14 Oct 2020 98,126 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 93,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 83,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 87,609 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 80,535 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,878 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 63,937 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 63,515 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 55,996 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 50,526 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 50,526 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 45,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,261 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,027 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 37,176 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 37,176 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,640 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,049 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 22,556 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 22,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 16,377 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 BRX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BRX, 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 BRX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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