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AO03 UZL

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,165 mi
Last recorded89,165 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 UZL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 89,165 miles

front sub frame rusting

fuel pipes rusting

n/s and o/s front shocks rusting

power steering pipes rusting

rear sub frame rusting

Nearside 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))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 89,165 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

front sub frame rusting

fuel pipes rusting

n/s and o/s front shocks rusting

power steering pipes rusting

rear sub frame rusting

Pass 5 Apr 2018 86,565 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 86,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 81,737 miles

front sub frame very rusty

n/s and o/s front suspention rusty

n/s and o/s rear chassis rusting

very slight leak from pas rack

Fail 16 Mar 2017 81,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front sub frame very rusty

n/s and o/s front brake pads getting low

n/s and o/s front suspention rusty

n/s and o/s rear chassis rusting

very slight leak from pas rack

Pass 4 Apr 2016 79,328 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 77,815 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 73,227 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 73,227 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front 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 5 Jul 2013 64,737 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 64,666 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 53,282 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,619 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 36,877 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 32,353 miles

high level stop not working

Pass 13 May 2008 26,036 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 20,489 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 15,188 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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AO03 UZL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AO03 UZL, 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 AO03 UZL registered?

AO03 UZL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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