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AF03 KTD

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,476 mi
Last recorded135,476 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 KTD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 135,476 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine warning light on

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

offside rear light damaged

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 Feb 2018 135,476 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine warning light on

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

offside rear light damaged

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jan 2017 132,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine light on

Fail 11 Jan 2017 132,544 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant level below minimum

engine light on

oil level below minimum

Pass 18 Jan 2016 125,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre stop light not working

exhaust rear silencer bracket broken

Fail 15 Jan 2016 125,050 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

coolant level below minimum

engine warning light on

exhaust rear silencer bracket broken

offside wiper blade split

centre stop light not working

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 117,441 miles

Both tailgate struts missing

Coolant leak

Exhaust rear silencer mount broken

NS wiper poor

OSR tyre wearing unevenly (lowest point 2.3mm)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 117,439 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both tailgate struts missing

Coolant leak

Exhaust rear silencer mount broken

NS wiper poor

OSR tyre wearing unevenly (lowest point 2.3mm)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 109,298 miles

O/S Rear Road Wheel Buckled

Fail 22 Jan 2013 104,188 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 104,188 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 96,536 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 89,743 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 82,281 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 74,826 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE, BULGE ON INNERE SIDEWALL

Pass 6 Feb 2008 66,464 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 57,982 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 50,447 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 KTD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol 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 AF03 KTD, 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 KTD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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