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AF03 ROU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,242 mi
Last recorded99,242 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 ROU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2013 99,242 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 99,242 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 99,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 87,335 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

nearside rear footbarke performace low

Fail 7 Jun 2012 87,335 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

handbrake travel

nearside rear footbarke performace low

Pass 27 May 2011 78,273 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm and worn around edges

offside door mirror coming loose

Pass 29 May 2010 70,759 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 61,506 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

offside front tyre worn around edges

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

Pass 20 May 2008 52,040 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,828 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 43,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 36,523 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 ROU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ROU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF03 ROU registered?

AF03 ROU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is AF03 ROU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 ROU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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