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AF03 RTZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,034 mi
Last recorded118,034 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 118,034 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald ie zero tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner door handle missing

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 118,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald ie zero tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner door handle missing

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 107,970 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs very corroded and worn on inner faces.

both sides front inner brake pads low.

emgine slightly noisey on idle.

near side rear shock absorber cover broken.

rear two sections of exhaust in poor condition/corroded.

Fail 30 Jul 2015 107,970 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs very corroded and worn on inner faces.

both sides front inner brake pads low.

emgine slightly noisey on idle.

near side rear shock absorber cover broken.

near side rear tyre cracked within tread and on inner side wall.

rear two sections of exhaust in poor condition/corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 98,446 miles

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

both sides front brake discs slightly corroded.

both sides steering rack gaiters in poor condition.

exhaust system poor in places.

n/s/f & o/s/r coil springs slightly corroded.

n/s/r tyre slightly perished.

o/s/r tyre tread low.

sqweeking noise from clutch when operated.

Fail 5 Aug 2014 98,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

both sides front brake discs slightly corroded.

both sides steering rack gaiters in poor condition.

brake fluid level close to min.

centre exhaust heat shield insecure.

exhaust system poor in places.

n/s/f & o/s/r coil springs slightly corroded.

n/s/r tyre slightly perished.

o/s/r tyre tread low.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 88,279 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 88,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 72,673 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 69,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 69,747 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,935 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 63,933 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 58,178 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 51,350 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 51,348 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 45,721 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 45,719 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 38,980 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 RTZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 RTZ, 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 RTZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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