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AK03 VMH

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

20,721 mi
Last recorded20,721 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 20,721 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 20,189 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 18,631 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 17,500 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 14,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

air bag switched off at time test

Fail 17 Mar 2022 14,731 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

air bag switched off at time test

Pass 16 Mar 2021 11,781 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 11,664 miles

Both front shockers and hubs slight surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 11,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 11,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 11,503 miles

Slight cut nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2018 11,501 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Slight cut nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2017 11,401 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 11,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 11,322 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 11,322 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 10,103 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 9,915 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 9,797 miles

w/blades starting to split

Pass 19 Mar 2012 9,687 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 9,433 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 9,097 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 7,696 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 7,419 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 6,792 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 5,771 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 VMH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VMH, 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 VMH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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