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AK03 EWU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,539 mi
Last recorded99,539 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 EWU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 99,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 94,006 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 83,311 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 74,945 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 71,074 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 71,074 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 67,144 miles

Rear box corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2016 67,144 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear box corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2015 64,458 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 59,762 miles

both front tyres heavilly wearing edges

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

tested in wet conditions

Fail 17 Jan 2014 59,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres heavilly wearing edges

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

tested in wet conditions

Fail 18 Sep 2012 46,722 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,722 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 40,153 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 33,700 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 27,269 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 23,551 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 22,251 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 EWU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EWU, 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 EWU registered?

AK03 EWU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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