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AK03 EFR

2003 Ford Fiesta

Maroon Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,423 mi
Last recorded137,423 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 EFR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 137,423 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 137,423 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 133,934 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 133,922 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 130,795 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 124,317 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 124,317 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield adift

Pass 31 Jul 2018 120,156 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 115,704 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Jun 2016 110,682 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm tread (limit=1.6mm)

exhaust corroded /weak

minor anti-freeze leak from water pump area

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jun 2015 104,590 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 98,685 miles

SLIGHT GEARBOX OIL LEAK (O/S DIFF SEAL)

Fail 27 May 2014 98,678 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT GEARBOX OIL LEAK (O/S DIFF SEAL)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 92,577 miles

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

GEARBOX LEAKING FROM O/S DIFF SEAL

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 92,515 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

GEARBOX LEAKING FROM O/S DIFF SEAL

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2012 86,710 miles

ANTI-FREEZE LOSS FROM EXPANSION RESERVOIR

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

N/S/R WHEEL BEARING WORN/NOISEY

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 80,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 73,163 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 65,645 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield loose on body. OS wiper blade in poor condition.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 58,116 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 58,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 48,779 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 39,086 miles

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

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 EFR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Maroon with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EFR, 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 EFR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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