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AF03 UHL

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,337 mi
Last recorded107,337 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 UHL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 107,337 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 97,596 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 92,258 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate slight delamination/discolouration

rear tyres just starting to feather outer edges

Fail 6 Mar 2015 92,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

rear number plate slight delamination/discolouration

rear tyres just starting to feather outer edges

Pass 4 Mar 2014 80,024 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate delaminating

slight wear front brake discs/pads

Fail 4 Mar 2014 80,024 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn edges

rear heat shield loose/rattle

rear number plate delaminating

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight wear front brake discs/pads

Pass 8 Mar 2013 67,234 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

minor wear lip front brake discs

wipers slightly poor

Pass 7 Mar 2012 54,717 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 41,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 28,874 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 28,874 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 26,652 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,469 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 21,844 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 17,409 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)

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

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 UHL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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