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AK03 RJX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,094 mi
Last recorded111,094 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 RJX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 111,094 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 104,655 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 104,653 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 91,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded alongside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded alongside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 79,031 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 79,031 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 72,311 miles

Battery loose

Exhaust system and brackets corroded

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Front all suspension has corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on inner and outer sidewalls

Offside Front tyre damaged on outer side wall

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer bracket corroded and detached but exhaust still adequately supported

Steering rack damp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 72,311 miles

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

Battery loose

Engine oil on minimum

Exhaust system and brackets corroded

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Front all suspension has corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on inner and outer sidewalls

Offside Front tyre damaged on outer side wall

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack damp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 70,823 miles

O/S/Front tyre outer wall scuffed

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/Rear tyre outer wall scuffed

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 70,822 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both front discs dis-coloured

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/Rear tyre outer wall scuffed

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/Front tyre outer wall scuffed

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 69,155 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 69,155 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 66,110 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,157 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,704 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 54,283 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate slightly faded

Fail 17 Mar 2010 54,283 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear registration plate slightly faded

Pass 23 Mar 2009 50,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 38,781 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 26,709 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,101 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 RJX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RJX, 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 RJX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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