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AK03 YPT

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,128 mi
Last recorded90,128 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 YPT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 90,128 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread /Rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 90,128 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread /Rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 83,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 83,013 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

dipped beam tell tale not working

Pass 14 Aug 2018 63,211 miles

Rear number plate faded but still able to read

Pass 21 Nov 2017 53,596 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 51,946 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 16 Dec 2015 44,676 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 44,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

child safety seat fitted restricting seat belt check to n/s front

front tyres wearing on edges and low tread,advise replacement soon

oil leak from under engine,advise

rear tyres ageing,weathered and cracking,requires replacement soon

Pass 15 Nov 2014 42,269 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 39,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

coolant low

engine oil leak

o/s/f door check strap loose

Pass 3 Dec 2012 34,351 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 34,351 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s/r tyre - sidewall perished **** front tyres - tread low

Pass 20 Dec 2011 31,744 miles

n/s/r tyre - perished sidewall o/s/f tyre - gash in outer sidewall

rear silencer - cooroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 28,879 miles

coolent low high level brake light not working n/s/r tyre worn out on inner edge (strongly advise change)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 28,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolent low high level brake light not working n/s/r tyre worn out on inner edge (strongly advise change)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 22,989 miles

n/s/f tyre badly worn on edges

n/s/r tyre weathered on side wall

Fail 12 Nov 2008 22,989 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre badly worn on edges

n/s/r tyre weathered on side wall

Fail 5 Nov 2007 19,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 19,919 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 14,906 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 YPT is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel 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 YPT, 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 YPT is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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