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AK03 CLJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,801 mi
Last recorded135,801 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 CLJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 135,801 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock cover loose

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 130,684 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock cover loose

Pass 14 Mar 2024 125,716 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear shock cover loose

Pass 23 Mar 2023 120,667 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 120,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 115,596 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 110,683 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 105,667 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 105,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 100,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15/82v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 100,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play dust cover (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15/82v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 94,928 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 94,927 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

poor dip beam pattern from n/s headlamp

Pass 20 Mar 2017 89,890 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,116 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 84,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 78,130 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2014 72,327 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 66,513 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,486 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 54,434 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 48,547 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 42,301 miles

3 nails in o/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outter edge

Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,573 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 35,573 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,648 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 21,813 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

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 CLJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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