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AE03 FNN

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,257 mi
Last recorded123,257 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FNN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 123,257 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 119,907 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)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 108,261 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 108,261 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 92,216 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 73,907 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 73,907 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 62,492 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 62,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 54,755 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 49,975 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,709 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,596 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 39,596 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,235 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 34,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 25,362 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,759 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 FNN is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FNN, 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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What year was AE03 FNN registered?

AE03 FNN is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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