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AF03 LZR

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,312 mi
Last recorded86,312 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 LZR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 86,312 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil around power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 86,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil around power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 81,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 77,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very old date stamp 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 77,445 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very old date stamp 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 74,753 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment the hand brake a bit high. (1.1.18 (a))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off and cracked. (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Boot lid slightly loose and wing arch. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive from drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and side edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 73,006 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet catch poor

fuel cap lock poor

o/s/f brake pipe corrosion

rear axle corrosion

rear exhaust/joint blow,lambda near limit

Pass 14 Mar 2020 71,979 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel flap key stiff

o/s/f brake pipe corrosion

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2019 65,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/f tyre wear outer edge

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2019 65,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/f tyre wear outer edge

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2018 57,596 miles

centre stop lamp inop

damage to rear boot

front no plate cracked

Fail 16 Mar 2018 57,596 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

centre stop lamp inop

damage to rear boot

front no plate cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2017 50,477 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 50,477 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 44,957 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 44,957 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,778 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,578 miles

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Rear tyres have deteriorated & tearing (see inner & outer tread shoulders & between bands)......Note:: D.O.T = 0503

Fail 24 Mar 2014 31,578 miles

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Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres have deteriorated & tearing (see inner & outer tread shoulders & between bands)......Note:: D.O.T = 0503

Fail 16 Mar 2013 28,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 28,204 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 24,767 miles

all front and rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2011 15,599 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 14,661 miles

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

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

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 30 Mar 2009 13,904 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,304 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 12,815 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 12,131 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 LZR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LZR, 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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AF03 LZR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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