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AF03 KSE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,024 mi
Last recorded141,024 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 141,024 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 141,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 139,065 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2019 136,910 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2018 133,597 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 129,483 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 13 Mar 2017 129,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Mar 2016 121,119 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2016 121,119 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 107,657 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 96,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 96,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side and off side front tyres wearing on inner edges and close to limit

Pass 15 Mar 2013 84,759 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 84,759 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 71,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chip in windscreen

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 60,462 miles

offside front top mount nut has slight corrosion

pans

Pass 11 Mar 2010 52,394 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres starting to get low . 3mm at lowest point , wearing more on outer edges.

unable to see front brake pad condition through wheel trims

Pass 29 Feb 2008 38,954 miles

Nearside and offside front wiperblades not effective.

Offside front fender dent.

Offside wiped windscreen stickers on wiped area.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,539 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 31,494 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 21,844 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 KSE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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