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AO03 VJP

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,303 mi
Last recorded122,303 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VJP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 122,303 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 114,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 110,556 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 110,556 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 108,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front wipers poor

Pass 12 Mar 2019 101,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 93,664 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,542 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,582 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 8 Apr 2016 81,582 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 76,154 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 71,055 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 66,142 miles

n/s rear tyre badly cracked on sidewall

Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,253 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 55,512 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 51,410 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 46,871 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 42,625 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 35,633 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre on 2mm on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2006 23,315 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 VJP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VJP, 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 VJP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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