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AF03 OEB

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,523 mi
Last recorded116,523 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 OEB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 116,523 miles

rear exhaust outer casing is corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2016 110,264 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 102,183 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

heavily greased brake pipes

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

windscreen inscure

Fail 5 Dec 2014 102,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

heavily greased brake pipes

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

windscreen inscure

Pass 26 Nov 2013 84,322 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 70,621 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 70,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 68,919 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 67,710 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 59,370 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 45,584 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 27,356 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 15,253 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 OEB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OEB, 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 OEB registered?

AF03 OEB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is AF03 OEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 OEB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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