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AF03 LZE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,734 mi
Last recorded97,734 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 LZE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 97,734 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 97,734 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 94,156 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 94,133 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Longer pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2021 87,717 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 80,125 miles

Offside Front Upper shock top bush

Pass 6 Feb 2019 73,603 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 67,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,988 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 52,195 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 39,951 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,268 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 29,971 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 29,971 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 27,857 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,314 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 19,423 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 14,843 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 12,776 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 15 Mar 2007 10,089 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 8,334 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 LZE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LZE, 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 LZE registered?

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

Is AF03 LZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 LZE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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