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AO03 WVC

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,271 mi
Last recorded142,271 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 WVC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 142,271 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 142,271 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 130,180 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front n/s/f seat tilt in-op

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 130,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rearbox join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front n/s/f seat tilt in-op

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 122,791 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 122,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 117,017 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat guard loose

Fail 21 Mar 2017 117,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat guard loose

Pass 15 Mar 2016 107,205 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 101,063 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 96,569 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 96,569 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 Mar 2013 92,096 miles

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

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

gearbox slight leak

rear no plate getting deteriated

Fail 19 Mar 2013 92,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

gearbox slight leak

rear exhaust mtgs on exhaust corroded and weak

rear no plate getting deteriated

Pass 3 Apr 2012 86,333 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded and weak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,352 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 6 Apr 2010 63,154 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 51,961 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 42,322 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 35,500 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 26,712 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 WVC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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