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AF03 KUE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,390 mi
Last recorded125,390 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 125,390 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 119,694 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 119,694 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 113,105 miles

Body damage front

Body damage nearside rear

Body damage offside rear

Drivers seat backrest does not release forwards

Engine management lamp illuminated

Nearside front tyre has damage to the inner sidewall

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

Nearside front tyre has wear on the inner edge

Offside front tyre has damage to the inner sidewall

Offside front tyre has wear on the inner edge

Passenger front seat backrest does not release forwards

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 113,104 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Body damage front

Body damage nearside rear

Body damage offside rear

Drivers seat backrest does not release forwards

Engine management lamp illuminated

Nearside front tyre has damage to the inner sidewall

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

Nearside front tyre has wear on the inner edge

Offside front tyre has damage to the inner sidewall

Offside front tyre has wear on the inner edge

Passenger front seat backrest does not release forwards

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 101,366 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leaks

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

front seats dont fold forward

nearside of car damaged

radio security lock activated

rear brakes 42% imbalanced

rear bumper damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2013 101,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leaks

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

front seats dont fold forward

nearside of car damaged

radio security lock activated

rear brakes 42% imbalanced

rear bumper damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2012 91,911 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 91,901 miles

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 82,781 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 82,781 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 74,935 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 74,935 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 64,792 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front and nearside rear tyre side walls damaged.

offside front tyre sidewall damaged.

offside front tyre wearing on edges.

offside rear reflector damaged.

steering rack damp.

Fail 26 Aug 2008 64,792 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front and nearside rear tyre side walls damaged.

offside front tyre sidewall damaged.

offside front tyre wearing on edges.

offside rear reflector damaged.

steering rack damp.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 51,450 miles

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

n/s/ mirror missing

wipers poor

Pass 18 May 2006 38,352 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe insecure O/S

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 35,968 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 KUE 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 61.1%.

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

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