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AB03 ELM

2023 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,414 mi
Last recorded73,414 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2023 Ford Fiesta18,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 ELM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 73,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2026 19,070 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 66,745 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 66,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 59,831 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 55,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 52,284 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 52,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 48,541 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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AB03 ELM is a 2023 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2023 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 18,522 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 AB03 ELM, 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 3 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AB03 ELM registered?

AB03 ELM is a 2023 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 March 2023.

Is AB03 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB03 ELM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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