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AK03 DXB

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,277 mi
Last recorded65,277 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 65,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 65,277 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 63,576 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 63,576 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 60,833 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 58,147 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 55,294 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 52,141 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 48,637 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 45,008 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 45,008 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 41,896 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,255 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,589 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,662 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre on 3 mm and worn on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2009 28,015 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,895 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 20,053 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 20,053 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 15,934 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 DXB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK03 DXB registered?

AK03 DXB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is AK03 DXB safe to buy?

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