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AO03 UZS

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,530 mi
Last recorded87,530 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 UZS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 May 2021 87,530 miles

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Near 70kgf and Offside 90kgf (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame likely to fail nearside of (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected of sub frame (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Near and Offside (5.2.3 (l))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside low to bald on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust flex section deteriorated

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 82,855 miles

metal brake pipes covered in grease

rear wiper torn

Pass 30 May 2019 74,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 May 2019

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 15 May 2018 61,556 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner loose/damaged

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 May 2018 61,480 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner loose/damaged

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 53,201 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,215 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 38,212 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 36,303 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 33,448 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 30,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 30,284 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 23,766 miles

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)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 20,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,954 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 18,491 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 15,473 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 15,473 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 12,166 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 UZS is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AO03 UZS, 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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AO03 UZS is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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