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AO03 VTV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,176 mi
Last recorded89,176 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VTV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 89,176 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 89,176 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 85,467 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 80,259 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 75,961 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 69,752 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 62,214 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 62,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,818 miles

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

brake discs corroded+worn!

Pass 1 Oct 2010 51,711 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 45,778 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 40,759 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 40,759 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 36,561 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 33,322 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 25,371 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 VTV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VTV, 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 VTV registered?

AO03 VTV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is AO03 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 VTV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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