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AF03 KVZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,348 mi
Last recorded154,348 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 KVZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 154,348 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Jan 2020 146,799 miles

195/50/R15/82V. All 6mm.

Fail 27 Jan 2020 146,794 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

195/50/R15/82V. All 6mm.

Pass 4 Feb 2019 138,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play causing tyre wear. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 138,598 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play causing tyre wear. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 131,587 miles

195/50/R15/82V. Fronts 4mm, wearing inner edges. Rears 3mm.

Pass 10 Feb 2017 124,139 miles

195/50/R15/82V. Fronts 5mm. Rears 4mm.

All brake pipes protected / coated in grease.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 115,906 miles

195/50/R15/82V. Fronts 2mm. Rears 4mm.

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 106,798 miles

195/50/R15/82V. OF 5 OR 6 NR 5 NF 5mm.

Fail 19 Feb 2015 106,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

195/50/R15/82V. OF 5 OR 6 NR 5 NF 5mm.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 98,754 miles

195/50/R15/82V. All 6mm.

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 88,381 miles

195/50/R15/82V. Fronts 5mm. Rears 7mm.

Fail 14 Feb 2013 88,371 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

195/50/R15/82V. Fronts 5mm. Rears 7mm.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 79,774 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 71,835 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 63,583 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 55,719 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 46,139 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 38,197 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,573 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 KVZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KVZ, 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 KVZ registered?

AF03 KVZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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