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AO03 WUY

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,931 mi
Last recorded105,931 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 WUY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 105,931 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

front to rear brake pipes slight corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2020 105,931 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

front to rear brake pipes slight corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 98,748 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Offside Front seat does not tilt

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 89,803 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge wearing

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2018 89,803 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge wearing

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 82,732 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 82,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 69,830 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 65,672 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 59,069 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 55,418 miles

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

offside and nearside coil springs corroded at bottom

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 1 May 2013 55,418 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside and nearside coil springs corroded at bottom

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,885 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 45,343 miles

REAR TYRES BECOMING LOW ON OUTER EDGES.

Pass 4 May 2010 40,761 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,699 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 29,646 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 22,616 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,265 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 WUY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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