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AF03 OER

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

172,272 mi
Last recorded172,272 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 172,272 miles

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

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

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

Fail 23 Jun 2017 172,273 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

Pass 21 Jun 2016 162,647 miles

engine management light on at time of test

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Jun 2015 153,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 144,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 129,841 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 119,482 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 108,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 93,990 miles

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

both front discs pitted

Pass 22 Mar 2010 93,230 miles

rear n/plate slightly deteriated

Pass 25 Mar 2009 81,415 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 70,653 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 61,968 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 53,211 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 OER is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OER, 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 OER is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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