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AK03 ZXV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,098 mi
Last recorded138,098 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ZXV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 138,098 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 135,737 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 135,737 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 132,538 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 132,538 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 124,994 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 124,994 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 108,921 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 108,921 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 94,887 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 94,887 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 81,284 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 81,284 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 65,301 miles

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE.

O/S/R TYRE AT 2.5mm IN CENTRE.

Pass 1 Apr 2006 49,991 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 ZXV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZXV, 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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What year was AK03 ZXV registered?

AK03 ZXV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AK03 ZXV safe to buy?

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