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AO03 VJU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,645 mi
Last recorded91,645 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 91,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated on inner sidewall

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 91,645 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated on inner sidewall

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 88,444 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 79,572 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 79,571 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 70,433 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 May 2014 70,433 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 57,510 miles

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

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

o/s/f door check strap insecure

oil marks around pas pump

Pass 24 Feb 2012 50,960 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 44,480 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,329 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,420 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 21,985 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 21,985 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2007 18,416 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 13,896 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 VJU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJU, 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 VJU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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