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AK03 LFB

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,882 mi
Last recorded79,882 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 LFB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 79,882 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 79,871 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 77,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear connection. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 75,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded between flexi and cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded between flexi and cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 71,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM OIL FILTER CANISTER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT LEAK FROM GEARBOX - SUSPECT N/S DRIVESHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 71,920 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM OIL FILTER CANISTER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT LEAK FROM GEARBOX - SUSPECT N/S DRIVESHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 69,145 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 69,104 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 61,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe has slight corrosion to rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has corrosion to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexible brake hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible brake hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Heat shield not secure

Fail 8 Mar 2021 61,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe has slight corrosion to rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has corrosion to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexible brake hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible brake hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Heat shield not secure

Pass 11 Mar 2020 55,602 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 47,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 43,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 38,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 34,041 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 31,611 miles

offside front tyre becoming worn on edges

Fail 6 Mar 2014 31,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 31,397 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,144 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 30,181 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,044 miles

N/s wing mirror has no outer cover

Windscreen wipers streaky

Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,333 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,397 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,318 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 25,288 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s wiper blade a little soft may need replacing soon

Pass 1 Mar 2007 25,288 miles

o/s wiper blade a little soft may need replacing soon

Pass 15 Mar 2006 24,220 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 LFB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 LFB, 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 LFB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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