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AK03 CJV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

93,981 mi
Last recorded93,981 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 CJV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 93,981 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 78,321 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 78,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 68,984 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished and cracked

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished and cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Sep 2015 58,024 miles

Both rear indicators going white

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall perishing

oil leak around bottom of engine

power steering pipe off rack corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2014 46,791 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 45,981 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 44,828 miles

off side front wheel starting to get stiff to turn

Fail 20 Dec 2012 44,828 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

off side front wheel starting to get stiff to turn

Pass 20 Dec 2011 42,878 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 41,293 miles

slight cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 5 Jan 2010 39,300 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 37,763 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 36,379 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 34,953 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 33,484 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 33,484 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 CJV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc 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 CJV, 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 CJV registered?

AK03 CJV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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