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AO03 VUV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

64,473 mi
Last recorded64,473 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VUV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 64,473 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 64,233 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 60,363 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 60,164 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 55,809 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 55,189 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 49,135 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 49,027 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 44,395 miles

Gearbox mounting defective upper and lower ()

Nearside Front tyre over ten years old 175/65t14

Offside Front tyre over ten years old 175/65t14

oil pressure light on

Fail 24 Apr 2018 44,385 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Gearbox mounting defective upper and lower ()

Nearside Front tyre over ten years old 175/65t14

Offside Front tyre over ten years old 175/65t14

oil pressure light on

Pass 8 Apr 2017 43,519 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 40,142 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 34,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S sun visor is missing

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 34,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S sun visor is missing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 25,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Apr 2013 23,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 23,796 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack on side walls

Pass 12 Apr 2011 23,388 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 23,199 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 23,199 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 23,040 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,803 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 20,239 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 13,584 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 VUV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

AO03 VUV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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