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AF03 VTT

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,045 mi
Last recorded145,045 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 145,045 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 145,045 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 139,216 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2018 132,370 miles

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2018 132,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2017 124,643 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2016 116,765 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2015 108,975 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 108,964 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

hand brake travel

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2014 102,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2013 96,377 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 89,498 miles

Both rear brake pipes are corroded,

Fail 13 Oct 2012 89,498 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear brake pipes are corroded,

Pass 28 Sep 2011 83,182 miles

Both rear brake pipes and offside front are corroded slightly,

Pass 23 Sep 2010 75,729 miles

Chip in windscreen in zone B,

Nearside rear brake binding slightly,

Rear exhaust heat shield loose,

Pass 2 Oct 2009 69,448 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 69,448 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 61,394 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 48,127 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 31,751 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 31,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 18,049 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 VTT is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol 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 VTT, 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 VTT is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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