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AK03 EFL

2003 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,935 mi
Last recorded68,935 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 EFL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 68,935 miles

engine lamp on

Fail 28 Apr 2012 68,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

engine lamp on

Pass 30 Apr 2011 59,969 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 54,160 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 49,314 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 41,309 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 35,830 miles

handbrake travel / offside rear tyre has tread damaged /

nearside inner c.v boot insecure

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 EFL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EFL, 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 EFL registered?

AK03 EFL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is AK03 EFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 EFL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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