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E18 KJW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,012 mi
Last recorded148,012 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 KJW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 148,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all the center and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened booth (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 148,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all the center and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened booth (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 142,502 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 142,502 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 137,225 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 137,225 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 127,401 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 117,366 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 117,366 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 117,366 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 106,813 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 95,728 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 85,089 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 85,089 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 72,567 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 60,696 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 54,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 54,128 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 43,344 miles

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

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)

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 30 Dec 2008 43,344 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 21 Dec 2007 35,073 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 35,053 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2006 27,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 27,123 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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E18 KJW 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 62.5%.

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 E18 KJW, 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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E18 KJW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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