MOT Status
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110,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
General corrosion to vehicle underbody / suspension components
Lower engine mount bush cracking
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside front inner arch liner damaged
Nearside front wing dented
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside beam bushes cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
General corrosion to vehicle underbody / suspension components
Nearside Front Inner arch liner loose
Nearside Front Wing dented
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Not touching screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside blade split, Nearside poor (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Hole in outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole in outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Hole in outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole in outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
General corrosion to vehicle underbody / suspension components
Nearside Front Inner arch liner loose
Nearside Front Wing dented
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Not touching screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre aprox 3mm and lower on outer edge
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre cracked withing tread area
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre cracked withing tread area
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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AK03 VNL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VNL, 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 VNL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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