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AK03 ZZM

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,371 mi
Last recorded79,371 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ZZM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 79,371 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2016 67,112 miles

front discs slight corrosion

slight buckle in n/s/f wheel

Pass 30 Dec 2014 66,754 miles

Exhaust rear silencer hanger broken

Front seat foward tilt handles broken causing access to rear difficult

Front wipers split

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm & nail in tread

Fail 30 Dec 2014 66,754 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust rear silencer hanger broken

Front seat foward tilt handles broken causing access to rear difficult

Front wipers split

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm & nail in tread

Pass 27 Dec 2013 59,889 miles

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

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

Offside rear valve stem perished

Fail 27 Dec 2013 59,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear valve stem perished

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Dec 2012 52,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 52,897 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Dec 2011 45,558 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 38,002 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 31,702 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Nov 2009 31,702 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2008 24,609 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,091 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 15,985 miles

Tyre treads perishing

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 ZZM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ZZM, 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 ZZM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AK03 ZZM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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