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AK03 OSJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,391 mi
Last recorded91,391 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 91,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

remove items from boot to check boot floor and other components

Fail 8 May 2018 91,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

remove items from boot to check boot floor and other components

Pass 11 May 2017 84,347 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 70,769 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 70,769 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 68,640 miles

Both front tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 64,336 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pads starting to get low

gearbox torque converter bush deteriorated

nearside front window door trim missing but no sharp edges

offside front seat back rest loose

windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 12 Feb 2013 57,210 miles

exhaust getting rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2012 53,423 miles

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 1 Feb 2011 44,690 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 44,690 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 36,286 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 36,286 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 26,122 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 26,120 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 23,670 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,688 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 14,403 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 OSJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OSJ, 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 OSJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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