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AF03 WDS

2003 Ford Fiesta

Orange Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,138 mi
Last recorded130,138 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 WDS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 130,138 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 116,815 miles

2x front tyres wearing on inner and outer of tread

Nearside Front 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 108,326 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 104,300 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 104,191 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 101,401 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 91,003 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 91,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 85,611 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 81,553 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 78,824 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 78,824 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 73,240 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,577 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 47,133 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 34,172 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 23,540 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 WDS is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WDS, 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 WDS registered?

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

Is AF03 WDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 WDS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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