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AF03 XLD

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

34,863 mi
Last recorded34,863 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 XLD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 34,863 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 33,963 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 31,769 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose mounting bent

Oil leak engine /gaerbox ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 31,736 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose mounting bent

Oil leak engine /gaerbox ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 31,629 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers/ fitted

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2016 29,868 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 26,431 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Aug 2013 24,834 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 22,698 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 22,689 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 20,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 20,541 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 16,400 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 12,964 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 10,397 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 10,391 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 7,213 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 XLD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XLD, 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 XLD registered?

AF03 XLD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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