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AO03 UZR

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,064 mi
Last recorded85,064 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 UZR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 85,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 83,291 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 82,066 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 80,811 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 80,809 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 78,597 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 76,246 miles

Offside / Nearside rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2017 73,759 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,452 miles

drivers seat back release not working as intended restricting access to rear seats

passenger front seat back release not working as intended restricting access to rear seats

Pass 16 Sep 2014 70,086 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded (been greased)

offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 16 Sep 2014 70,086 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded (been greased)

offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,753 miles

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 17 Sep 2013 66,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 63,130 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 63,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,589 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 57,589 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 30 Jul 2010 52,028 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 48,410 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 46,877 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 46,877 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nsf tyre wearing on edge close to limit

Pass 25 Jul 2007 45,118 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 43,499 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 UZR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UZR, 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 UZR registered?

AO03 UZR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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The MOT history for AO03 UZR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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