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AK03 DWX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,932 mi
Last recorded110,932 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 DWX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 110,932 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 110,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2022 109,433 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 107,019 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Dec 2020 107,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Dec 2019 105,672 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 103,653 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 103,653 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 101,138 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 29 Sep 2017 101,138 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 5 Sep 2016 97,773 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Sep 2015 92,512 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 92,512 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 86,877 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 86,877 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 86,848 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 80,698 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 80,688 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 74,062 miles

N/S/R Tyre small cit in tread area outer and worn to 2mm

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R Tyre small cut in outer tread area

Wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 23 Aug 2012 74,043 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

N/S/R Tyre small cit in tread area outer and worn to 2mm

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R Tyre small cut in outer tread area

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2011 66,567 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 66,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,640 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 58,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate damaged.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 52,406 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2008 47,644 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 37,389 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 37,365 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 37,365 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

front wiper blades worn

Pass 6 Mar 2006 29,350 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 DWX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DWX, 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 DWX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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