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AK03 LHB

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,394 mi
Last recorded47,394 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 LHB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 47,394 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 46,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 46,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 44,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 42,406 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 40,273 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 38,438 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 35,092 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 31,594 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 28,874 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 26,786 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 25,661 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 24,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 21,265 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 19,249 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 18,057 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 16,824 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 16,824 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2008 15,660 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 14,534 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 13,099 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 13,099 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 LHB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LHB, 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 LHB registered?

AK03 LHB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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