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AK03 TNL

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,621 mi
Last recorded46,621 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2018 46,621 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose that tightens up on steering rack (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack likely to become detached steering rack arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside outer sill damage but not excessive.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front bumper has movement but not excessive

Pass 31 Aug 2017 42,198 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 42,186 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 37,362 miles

nearside inner rod arm ball joint has play

Pass 20 May 2015 32,804 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 29,022 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 22,286 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 22,286 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 16,239 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 16,239 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 10,896 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 8,942 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 8,942 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 8,342 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 7,692 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge of treadface.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 6,901 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 5,883 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 TNL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TNL, 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 TNL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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