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AF03 LZS

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,445 mi
Last recorded82,445 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 LZS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 82,445 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 82,445 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 10 May 2024 81,204 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. dricers seat does not tilt (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 76,135 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 74,357 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 72,751 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jun 2020 72,751 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 70,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing thin and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 70,606 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing thin and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 68,838 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 68,838 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 66,363 miles

EML on

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Fail 11 Apr 2017 66,363 miles

EML on

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 63,836 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,560 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 61,560 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 57,468 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 54,159 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front wipers smearing

Pass 4 Apr 2012 51,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded offside rear

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,506 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2011 49,503 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front brake discs worn/corroded

front wiper blades worn (warning indecators showing)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 42,896 miles

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

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

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

front numberplate damaged

rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,926 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

screen chipped on n/s

Fail 1 Apr 2008 33,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wiper blades poor

damage to front numberplate

Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,337 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades poor

damage to front numberplate

Pass 5 Apr 2007 26,380 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f seat back release will not operate

wiper blades poor

Pass 10 Apr 2006 21,008 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 21,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 LZS is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LZS, 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 LZS registered?

AF03 LZS is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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