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AF03 VWR

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

123,968 mi
Last recorded123,968 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VWR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 123,968 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2023 105,610 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 94,594 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 85,915 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 83,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 79,501 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 67,959 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 67,959 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 61,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre going out of shape on inner edge.

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight under body corrosion.

Fail 30 Nov 2016 61,033 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre going out of shape on inner edge.

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight under body corrosion.

Pass 18 Dec 2015 50,795 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 37,580 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 36,928 miles

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

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

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

emissions erratic and running poor on fast idle

front tyres perrished and splitting

Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,246 miles

brake discs worn

Fail 27 Feb 2013 35,246 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise strong offside rear tyre split close to cords

brake discs worn

front brake pads low

Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,303 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 33,303 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,521 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,618 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,824 miles

N/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL AGE CRACKED

Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,329 miles

advise strong auxilery belt starting to fray recommend replacement

advise strong offside rear tyre side wall split close to cords recommend replacement

engine missfire requires inspection/repair

Pass 22 Feb 2007 17,746 miles

advise still slightly pulling to offside when braking

rear tyres perrished

Fail 22 Feb 2007 17,746 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside rear tyres perrished

Pass 1 Mar 2006 13,785 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 VWR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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