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AK03 VNL

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,111 mi
Last recorded110,111 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 110,111 miles

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))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 106,097 miles

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))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 106,097 miles

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))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 101,771 miles

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))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 101,771 miles

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))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 93,780 miles

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 84,594 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 77,945 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 77,926 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 77,926 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 77,422 miles

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))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 76,987 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 75,789 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 74,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked withing tread area

Fail 11 Apr 2016 74,392 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 73,053 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,869 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,239 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2012 61,495 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,063 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,848 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 52,848 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,775 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2007 38,889 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 38,889 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 30,128 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 30,128 miles

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

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 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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