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AF03 VXW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

169,217 mi
Last recorded169,217 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 169,217 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 169,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along underside of vehicle, in clips. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 162,097 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 155,260 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front seats do not tilt.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 146,401 miles

Coolant leak.

Front number plate deteriorated.

Front seat tilts inoperative.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Possible oil leak from steering rack.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyres 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 146,401 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Coolant leak.

Front number plate deteriorated.

Front seat tilts inoperative.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Possible oil leak from steering rack.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyres 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 134,675 miles

drivers seat tilt inop

o/s/r tyre 3mm

oil leak engine area

Fail 3 Nov 2016 134,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

drivers seat tilt inop

o/s/r tyre 3mm

oil leak engine area

Pass 28 Oct 2015 124,117 miles

drivers seat tilt lever inop

wiper blades getting worn

Fail 28 Oct 2015 124,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers seat tilt lever inop

wiper blades getting worn

Pass 3 Nov 2014 114,386 miles

oil leaks from steering rack and engine areas

wiper blades getting worn

Fail 31 Oct 2014 114,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil leaks from steering rack and engine areas

wiper blades getting worn

Pass 23 Oct 2013 104,872 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 92,766 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 81,863 miles

Front brake discs lipped.

Front number plate slightly faded.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 69,511 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 55,345 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 44,955 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 35,574 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 35,574 miles

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

o/s/r tyre getting towards border line

Pass 8 Nov 2006 25,576 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 25,576 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre border line

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 VXW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VXW, 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 VXW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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