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AF03 UHT

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,726 mi
Last recorded142,726 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 142,726 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 136,736 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust heat sheeld

Pass 5 Mar 2015 127,202 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 127,202 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 122,203 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 115,288 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 107,239 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 102,614 miles

Coolant leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Feb 2011 102,614 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Feb 2010 97,532 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 97,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 93,136 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 93,136 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 84,863 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 84,863 miles

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

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

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

O/S DRIVERS SEAT DOES NOT TILT FORWARD

OSF OUTER DOOR HANDLE BROKEN BUT STILL OPENS CAR

Pass 9 Mar 2007 65,292 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 47,255 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 UHT is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 UHT, 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 UHT registered?

AF03 UHT is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AF03 UHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 UHT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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