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AK03 LGV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,692 mi
Last recorded81,692 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 81,692 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 78,386 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-Rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust slightly rusty

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 77,951 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 77,951 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 77,435 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 76,159 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 76,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 74,992 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 72,344 miles

wipers / adv handbrake adjustment / slight corrosion on o/s/r spring x o/s/f brake disc / slight noise in o/s/r bearing

Pass 19 Apr 2016 69,420 miles

oil leak

park brake cables feel slightly slack

Pass 13 Apr 2015 65,786 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 62,583 miles

Centre stop lamp inop

Front discs slightly lipped

NS wing mirror taped

Pass 17 Apr 2013 58,155 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 54,754 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 54,754 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,911 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,555 miles

Nearside 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 22 Apr 2009 40,065 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 34,014 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 26,659 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 19,279 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 LGV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LGV, 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 LGV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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