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AK03 YOL

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,494 mi
Last recorded107,494 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 YOL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 107,494 miles

Front brake discs corroded/worn

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front tyre getting very close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

steering rack slightly damp and slight play in inner rack ends

Fail 24 Jul 2019 107,471 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded/worn

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front tyre getting very close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

steering rack slightly damp and slight play in inner rack ends

Pass 24 Jul 2018 103,550 miles

both front brake hose ferrulls corroded

both wingmirrors taped up and damaged

coolant leaking out of the header tank

front brake discs corroded

front subframe corroded

osf and both rear tyres getting low and perishing

osr brake pipe corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2018 103,541 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front brake hose ferrulls corroded

both wingmirrors taped up and damaged

coolant leaking out of the header tank

front brake discs corroded

front subframe corroded

osf and both rear tyres getting low and perishing

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 97,750 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2mm

all coil springs corroded

both wing mirrors broken

coolant bottle leaking

front brake discs corroded

front subframe corroded

nsf mirror glass broken

rear tyres cracking

Fail 25 Jul 2017 97,749 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front tyre 2mm

all coil springs corroded

both wing mirrors broken

coolant bottle leaking

front brake discs corroded

front subframe corroded

nsf mirror glass broken

rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2016 90,779 miles

both mirrors damaged

nsf brake pipe corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2016 90,779 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

both mirrors damaged

nsf brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 84,477 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust corroded

ns mirror glass damaged

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2015 84,477 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust corroded

ns mirror glass damaged

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 78,529 miles

nsf wheel bearing slighty noisey

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 78,529 miles

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

exhaust corroded

nsf wheel bearing slighty noisey

Fail 23 Jul 2013 71,998 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 71,998 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,150 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 61,156 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Fail 18 Jul 2011 61,155 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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,744 miles

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

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

front discs slightly worn

n/s/front mirror slightly insecure

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 22 Jul 2010 53,744 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front discs slightly worn

n/s/front mirror slightly insecure

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2009 45,650 miles

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

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

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

n/s/front tyre worn outer edge and sidewall scrubbed

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,403 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 37,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,240 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 23,663 miles

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

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)

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 YOL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YOL, 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 YOL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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