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AF03 MFY

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,242 mi
Last recorded135,242 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 MFY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 135,242 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 130,483 miles

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

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

near side rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2014 118,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 107,401 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 94,908 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 85,238 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 85,238 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 77,889 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s wiper poor

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 25 Feb 2010 77,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s wiper poor

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 12 Feb 2009 70,094 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 64,286 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 57,833 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 51,213 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 51,213 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MFY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MFY, 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 MFY registered?

AF03 MFY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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