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AK03 LFA

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,032 mi
Last recorded47,032 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 LFA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 47,032 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 47,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 34,684 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 34,552 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,106 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 34,106 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 33,067 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 31,834 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 30,617 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 30,614 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 28,747 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s headlight cracked

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,747 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s headlight cracked

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,695 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 24,332 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 24,332 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 22,058 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 18,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,751 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 15,413 miles

fluid leak from power steering pipe

Pass 25 Apr 2006 12,034 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 LFA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver 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 LFA, 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 LFA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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