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AF03 VTJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,703 mi
Last recorded159,703 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VTJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2023 159,703 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake warning light on

Pass 4 Mar 2022 154,349 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 154,349 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 145,752 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber top nut corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 139,305 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 139,137 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 134,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 130,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi & brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 125,907 miles

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

oil leak to base of engine

Pass 19 Feb 2016 122,598 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 117,179 miles

rear plate starting to delaminate

Pass 20 Feb 2014 110,890 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 110,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 104,713 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box split

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 1 Mar 2012 98,646 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 93,808 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 93,808 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 89,909 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 89,909 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 79,597 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 65,263 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 50,882 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 VTJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VTJ, 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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What year was AF03 VTJ registered?

AF03 VTJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AF03 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 VTJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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