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AK03 LOJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,426 mi
Last recorded59,426 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 59,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2016 59,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 58,129 miles

EHAUST SYSTEM GETTING VERY POOR IN PLACES.

LOTS OF BODYWORK DAMAGE.

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 58,129 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

EHAUST SYSTEM GETTING VERY POOR IN PLACES.

LOTS OF BODYWORK DAMAGE.

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 56,583 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

damage to front offside wing

slight damage to off side rear wing/bumper

water leak from pin prick in header tank

Fail 16 Jan 2014 56,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

damage to front offside wing

slight damage to off side rear wing/bumper

water leak from pin prick in header tank

Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,689 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 50,689 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 43,957 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 37,615 miles

O/S/R TYRE HAS A SMALL CUT IN THE OUTER SIDE WALL, CORDS NOT EXPOSED.

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE O/S/R BUMBER.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 31,334 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 26,269 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 21,630 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 16,076 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 16,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked

n/s mirror cover missing

o/s headlamp mount brackets broken

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 LOJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LOJ, 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 LOJ registered?

AK03 LOJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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