2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · AK03 AEJ
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 118,948 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2018.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Mar 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK03 AEJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2017
- 118,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK03 AEJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fiesta (AK03 AEJ) between April 2006 and April 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)”; “Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (7.1.2)”.
AK03 AEJ Mileage History
- 11/04/200617,851 mi
- 12/04/200617,851 mi
- 12/04/200720,375 mi+2,524 mi
- 28/03/200823,461 mi+3,086 mi
- 08/04/200926,921 mi+3,460 mi
- 06/04/201040,964 mi+14,043 mi
- 06/04/201040,964 mi
- 06/04/201156,132 mi+15,168 mi
- 07/04/201156,132 mi
- 04/04/201265,502 mi+9,370 mi
- 04/04/201265,502 mi
- 06/04/201373,949 mi+8,447 mi
- 08/04/201373,955 mi+6 mi
- 05/04/201486,660 mi+12,705 mi
- 09/04/201597,992 mi+11,332 mi
- 12/03/2016107,516 mi+9,524 mi
- 14/03/2016107,516 mi
- 28/04/2017118,948 mi+11,432 mi
Average of roughly 9,151 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Fiesta Mk6 (BE256)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Leaking Injector Seals (1.4 TDCI)Moderate
The copper base washers on the Delphi common-rail injectors degrade under heat and cylinder combustion pressure, allowing high-pressure exhaust gases and unburnt diesel to blow past. This creates a hard, black carbon residue known as 'black death' around the injector wells in the cylinder head, accompanied by a rhythmic chuffing noise and pungent diesel exhaust fumes in the cabin. If neglected, the carbon glues the injectors solidly into the head, requiring specialist hydraulic extraction pullers or cylinder head removal.
- EAC Fail (Electronic Accelerator Control)Moderate
The electronic drive-by-wire accelerator system triggers an 'EAC Fail' warning message on the instrument cluster LCD, immediately sending the engine into limp-home mode with revs restricted to around 2,000 rpm. The primary cause is terminal fretting or moisture corrosion on the pins of the multi-pin connector at the throttle body or intermediate engine wiring harness, though worn internal throttle potentiometer tracks or accelerator pedal position sensors can also trigger the fault code (P0121/P0221).
- Front Suspension Coil Spring FractureSerious
The front coil springs on the Mk6 Fiesta are notorious for snapping prematurely, often across the lowest coil winding. Road grit, moisture, and road salt collect in the lower spring cup, corroding the protective coating until the spring fractures under pothole or speed cushion impacts. A snapped spring can drop onto the front tyre, gouging the inner sidewall or causing an immediate blowout, making it a critical safety concern and an immediate MOT failure.
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