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AF03 LSE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

183,223 mi
Last recorded183,223 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 LSE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 183,223 miles

Gearbox nosey

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

different wheels fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2021 177,795 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 172,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 172,285 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 168,681 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 165,802 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 162,051 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey in operation

Pass 9 Nov 2016 154,512 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 154,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40/17. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 133,743 miles

Rear service brake low 48%

Fail 7 Nov 2015 133,743 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear service brake low 48%

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 115,237 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,681 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 75,681 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 61,720 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cuts to both rear tyres

cuts to offside front tyre

modified tyres & wheels fitted

nearside headlight bracket broken

noise from rear brakes

offside front seat handle broken

various oil leaks

various oil leaks

various stone chips to w/screen

Pass 17 Mar 2011 57,255 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 54,516 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 49,267 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 44,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to n/s/f trye outer wall

repair to n/s/r quarter pannel

Pass 7 Mar 2008 44,971 miles

damage to n/s/f trye outer wall

repair to n/s/r quarter pannel

Pass 15 Feb 2007 40,857 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,879 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 LSE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LSE, 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 LSE registered?

AF03 LSE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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