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AK03 PXE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,924 mi
Last recorded110,924 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2017 110,924 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

Pass 1 Dec 2016 106,116 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Offside Rear tyre cracking

brake pipes corroding

Fail 30 Nov 2016 106,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear tyre cracking

brake pipes corroding

exhaust silencer slight blow

Fail 5 Jul 2016 106,101 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2015 101,491 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 91,823 miles

exhaust corroded

heat shield loose

middle stop lingt not working

oil leak

washer bottle leaking

Fail 15 May 2014 90,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

heat shield loose at rear

middle stop light not working

near side rear tyre cracking

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,613 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteorated.

Pass 17 May 2012 121,399 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 112,567 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 98,440 miles

corrosion on both front inner wing brake pipes,ridge of corrosion on brake discs, n/s/r road wheel out of shape

Pass 8 Apr 2009 78,876 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 63,385 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 57,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres on 2mm

Pass 18 Apr 2007 57,587 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 50,610 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 PXE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PXE, 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 PXE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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