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AK03 LDY

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,707 mi
Last recorded83,707 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 83,707 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front flexi and abs loom cable tie to shocker

Fail 23 Oct 2017 83,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil looks to be fitted wrong way round or wrong spring fitted

nearside front flexi and abs loom cable tie to shocker

Pass 28 Oct 2016 72,056 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 60,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 60,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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 29 Sep 2014 49,395 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 47,911 miles

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front to rear brake pipe in mount clips+o/s/f at flexi-corroded/poor,rears greased,unable to properly assess condition

front/rear brake imbalance

o/s/f indicator faded

rear heatshield insecure

suspension/subframe corroded,appears to have been parked up long term

Pass 17 Oct 2012 47,288 miles

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

front brake imbalance,brake pipes corroded,rears greased,unable to properly assess condition

n/s/r tyre perished outer wall

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,551 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,764 miles

Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 45,764 miles

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

Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,870 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 43,303 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 43,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 41,882 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 41,882 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 35,376 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 35,342 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 31,714 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 31,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 LDY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LDY, 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 LDY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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