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AK03 ZYF

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,005 mi
Last recorded133,005 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ZYF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 133,005 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 133,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 125,289 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 125,269 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 120,102 miles

Central Rear Seat cover hinders use of seat belt.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall.

Offside Front Automatic headlight adjuster not working.

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

Offside Rear Tyre is perished.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is worn on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak From engine. ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 116,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear High level stop lamp inop.

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Jan 2017 116,564 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear High level stop lamp inop.

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 105,584 miles

oil leaks

Fail 15 Dec 2015 105,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leaks

Pass 31 Dec 2014 101,761 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 101,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

3rd brake light not working

Pass 12 Mar 2014 96,471 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 91,093 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low

engine management light on

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 4 Jan 2012 79,442 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 72,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

indicator and lights switch starting to interact on dip and full beam selection

Pass 5 Jan 2011 72,042 miles

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

Oil leak

indicator and lights switch starting to interact on dip and full beam selection

Fail 22 Dec 2009 63,081 miles

ADVISE NEAR SIDE REAR LOWER BUMPER TRIM LOOSE

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE FRONT BONNET CONNOT BE CLOEN SECURED

Pass 22 Dec 2009 63,081 miles

ADVISE NEAR SIDE REAR LOWER BUMPER TRIM LOOSE

ADVISE FRONT BONNET CONNOT BE CLOEN SECURED

Pass 31 Dec 2008 52,138 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 52,138 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 43,919 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 37,635 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 78,483 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 ZYF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZYF, 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 ZYF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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