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AK03 PXB

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,731 mi
Last recorded184,731 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 PXB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 184,731 miles

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

Offside Rear slight fluctuation during brake test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2016 176,032 miles

exh heat shield loose

small cut o/s/f tyre

Pass 16 May 2015 168,939 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 158,231 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 148,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 138,568 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 138,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 128,173 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 122,593 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2009 113,428 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 113,428 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 60,774 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 106,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 93,083 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 93,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre cracking

play in nearside front steering rack arm

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 84,447 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 84,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 84,288 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 PXB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel 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 PXB, 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 PXB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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