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AE03 FNJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,982 mi
Last recorded106,982 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FNJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2019 106,982 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

strong advise corrosion to both front and both front to rear brake pipes

wear to front brake pads

Pass 11 May 2018 100,566 miles

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

NSF tyre worn to inner edge

OSF tyre worn to outer edge

Fail 4 May 2018 100,458 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

NSF tyre worn to inner edge

OSF tyre worn to outer edge

Pass 19 May 2017 93,561 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 93,561 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 85,328 miles

Offside mirror cover missing

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

items removed from view prior to test

Pass 12 May 2015 76,160 miles

O/S mirror cover missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 May 2015 76,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S mirror cover missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2014 68,364 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 22 May 2013 59,870 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 51,140 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 5 May 2011 45,392 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 45,391 miles

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

slight weap from power steering pump

Pass 24 Apr 2010 39,244 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 37,194 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 32,876 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 27,642 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 20,073 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 20,073 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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AE03 FNJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AE03 FNJ, 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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AE03 FNJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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