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AF03 KPZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,690 mi
Last recorded104,690 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 KPZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 104,690 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 101,400 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 99,357 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 90,806 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 90,799 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 80,821 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 80,810 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 71,526 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 71,441 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 65,818 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Fail 19 Nov 2013 65,691 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Oct 2012 61,665 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 57,751 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 57,751 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 52,832 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 47,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 43,675 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 43,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 34,722 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 34,648 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 25,726 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 25,697 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 18,600 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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AF03 KPZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AF03 KPZ, 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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AF03 KPZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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