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AK03 BUF

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,414 mi
Last recorded110,414 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 110,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 106,587 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 106,587 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 102,408 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 98,022 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 96,214 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 90,541 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 84,893 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 84,893 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 78,969 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 72,141 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 72,141 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 64,301 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,610 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 48,326 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,474 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,574 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,813 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 26,770 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 20,798 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 BUF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BUF, 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 BUF registered?

AK03 BUF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is AK03 BUF safe to buy?

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