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AF03 KSZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,552 mi
Last recorded130,552 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 KSZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 130,552 miles

Front Oil leak

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch Damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2018 130,145 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low Head lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wing damaged

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 129,849 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OVER TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded HOSE TO FRONT PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL AREA (CHALKED) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body Panel Damaged but not protruding or dangerous

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 108,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND SIGNS OF CRACKING IN TREAD AREA (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND SIGNS OF CRACKING IN TREAD AREA (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2017 108,499 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND SIGNS OF CRACKING IN TREAD AREA (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND SIGNS OF CRACKING IN TREAD AREA (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 104,941 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 102,871 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

O/s & n/s front to rear brake pipes could not be fully assessed due to covered with grease

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 99,323 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 99,322 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 95,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 86,878 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 86,834 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 74,914 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 65,426 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 65,229 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

3 nails in near side rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 54,981 miles

nails in near side rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2008 44,873 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,873 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 32,386 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,214 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 KSZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KSZ, 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 KSZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 March 2003.

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