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AK03 EWF

2003 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,549 mi
Last recorded71,549 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 71,549 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak water bottle pipe ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 71,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coolant leak water bottle pipe ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 65,782 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2015 60,967 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eng oil low

Pass 2 Jul 2015 60,967 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

eng oil low

Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres have sidewall repairs

Fail 24 Jun 2014 56,491 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres have sidewall repairs

Pass 6 Jun 2013 51,694 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 48,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing very slight noise

o/s/r showing some cracks on outer sidewall

Pass 5 May 2011 44,696 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 41,363 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 36,917 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 36,917 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 31,067 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 31,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 24,830 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 17,772 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 EWF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EWF, 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 EWF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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