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AO03 VUY

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

71,408 mi
Last recorded71,408 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 71,408 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 71,408 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Feb 2023 66,083 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 62,847 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper tapped up

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded heavily corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering system slightly rough noise coming from nearside front / nothing found during test / advise further investigation (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 62,847 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper tapped up

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded heavily corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering system slightly rough noise coming from nearside front / nothing found during test / advise further investigation (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 55,549 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 51,547 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 51,547 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,612 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 42,333 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing

Fail 26 Mar 2018 42,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 36,201 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2016 33,591 miles

NSF Tyre perished

OSF Seat Release Handle Broken

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 33,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose Feed in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to Drum (3.6.B.2c)

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

NSF Tyre perished

OSF Seat Release Handle Broken

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,155 miles

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

slight corrosion starting on rear brake link pipes

Fail 20 Mar 2015 33,155 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight corrosion starting on rear brake link pipes

Pass 18 Mar 2014 29,583 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 27,323 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 27,323 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,846 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 18,752 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 16,343 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 11,669 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 10,073 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 8,887 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 7,571 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 VUY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VUY, 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 VUY registered?

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

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The MOT history for AO03 VUY shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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