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AK03 VMA

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,085 mi
Last recorded69,085 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 VMA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 69,085 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/ floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering has slight knock but no play found

Fail 15 Apr 2019 69,050 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/ floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering has slight knock but no play found

Pass 17 Apr 2018 67,458 miles

steering system has slight knocking

Fail 13 Apr 2018 67,433 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure securing nut severely corroded (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

steering system has slight knocking

Pass 8 Apr 2017 66,074 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 66,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure securing nut corroded away (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 65,177 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 65,177 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (2PIPES) FROM REAR FLEXI TO MASTER CYLINDER (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (2PIPES) FROM REAR FLEXI TO MASTER CYLINDER (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded 2 PIPES AT THE STEERING RACK (2.3.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

BRAKE TEST HALTED DUE TO LEAKING PIPE

Pass 17 Apr 2015 64,160 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 64,160 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 62,664 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,002 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 55,741 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 52,320 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 49,154 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,979 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 42,152 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres border line

Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,139 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 39,139 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 38,706 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 25,618 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 VMA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc 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 VMA, 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 VMA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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