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AK03 EWT

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

131,974 mi
Last recorded131,974 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 EWT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 131,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

General Underside Corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 130,133 miles

Front subframe slight corrosion

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2018 122,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition strong advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 114,763 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 105,739 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 96,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emissions close to limits due to exhaust

Pass 2 Aug 2014 87,664 miles

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)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 77,662 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 67,835 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Aug 2011 57,335 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 47,636 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 47,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 34,584 miles

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)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 28,822 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 28,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 22,965 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 17,358 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 EWT is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EWT, 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 EWT is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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