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AK03 DXV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,782 mi
Last recorded61,782 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 DXV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2018 61,782 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine management warning light illuminated indicating a fault

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2017 53,762 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Management light on

Oil leak

Rear body damage

Pass 8 Feb 2016 46,815 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 38,982 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 34,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 27,483 miles

Damage offside rear quarter & bumper

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

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

Rear registration plate water marked slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2012 19,296 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 18,032 miles

front wiper blades worn

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

small cut n/s r outer tyre wall

Pass 2 Feb 2010 16,889 miles

rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 16 Feb 2009 15,522 miles

rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 11 Feb 2008 13,985 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 12,311 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 12,311 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 10,149 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 10,149 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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 DXV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DXV, 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 DXV registered?

AK03 DXV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AK03 DXV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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