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AF03 KVS

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,632 mi
Last recorded127,632 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 KVS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 127,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 127,631 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 127,594 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 127,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ANTI-ROLL BAR D-BUSH WORN

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner BUMPER BAR DAMAGED/CORRODED

Offside Rear SHOCK COVER ADRIFT

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 125,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 122,072 miles

EXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODED

EXHAUST BACKBOX HEATSHIELD LOOSE

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

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

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

Nearside Front TYRE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING ON INNER SIDEWALL

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 122,071 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)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODED

EXHAUST BACKBOX HEATSHIELD LOOSE

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

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

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

Nearside Front TYRE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING ON INNER SIDEWALL

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Apr 2015
Pass 18 Apr 2013 120,958 miles

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

exhaust tailbox bracket missing but system adequately supported

Fail 18 Apr 2013 120,932 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust tailbox bracket missing but system adequately supported

Pass 30 Mar 2012 114,558 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 114,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 103,025 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 103,025 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 87,887 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 80,014 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 79,899 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 66,887 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 58,181 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 57,512 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight play n/s/f hub area

Pass 21 Mar 2006 44,038 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 43,998 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

crack in windscreen

ns linkrod dust cover splitt

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 KVS is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KVS, 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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What year was AF03 KVS registered?

AF03 KVS is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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