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AK03 EVP

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,443 mi
Last recorded138,443 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 EVP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2019 138,443 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components

exhaust system corroding

mil light on

Pass 31 Mar 2018 133,453 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components

Pass 22 Sep 2016 121,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50R15V approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front exhaust corroding

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

Pass 20 Oct 2015 115,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50r15v (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine malfunction warning light illuminated

rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2015 115,881 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50r15v (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine malfunction warning light illuminated

rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2014 106,693 miles

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

engine warning light on

offside rear 195/50R15V tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorating

slight noise at offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Oct 2013 97,511 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

rear exhaust deteriorating / corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2012 91,585 miles

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 31 Aug 2012 91,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 25 Feb 2011 82,754 miles

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

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)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 80,555 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 80,555 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 63,354 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,791 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 44,156 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 34,282 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 18,367 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 EVP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EVP, 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 EVP registered?

AK03 EVP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is AK03 EVP safe to buy?

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