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AF03 LVT

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,643 mi
Last recorded173,643 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 173,643 miles

Front Bonnet release sticks

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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 Brake pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose securing clip not secure (hose not secured)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear indicators cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit devoid of tread inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear indicators cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 173,232 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe above heat shield corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Bonnet release sticks

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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 Brake pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose securing clip not secure (hose not secured)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear indicators cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit devoid of tread inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear indicators cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 160,224 miles

Knocking from steering column. No play at external linkage, suspect internal in rack.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 160,224 miles

Knocking from steering column. No play at external linkage, suspect internal in rack.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 145,786 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 145,786 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 138,765 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 132,247 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 125,924 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 118,893 miles

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

steering rack is notchy

Pass 7 Mar 2013 111,419 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak from driveshaft oil seal

Oil leak from oil filter housing

Pass 25 Feb 2012 90,677 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 70,188 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 70,187 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 9 Mar 2010 48,037 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,081 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 29,719 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 29,719 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 25,670 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 19,797 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 LVT is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVT, 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 LVT registered?

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

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