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AO03 WVD

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

147,564 mi
Last recorded147,564 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 WVD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 147,564 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Travel on parking brake lever, adjustments required.

Fail 16 Dec 2020 147,564 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Travel on parking brake lever, adjustments required.

Pass 13 Dec 2019 142,496 miles

parking brake travel high

Fail 13 Dec 2019 142,496 miles

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

parking brake travel high

Pass 13 Dec 2018 136,025 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 136,005 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 127,326 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 120,122 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Front tyre worn close to limits

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

advise front brake inspection

intake noise

Fail 13 Dec 2016 120,122 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Front tyre worn close to limits

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Rear Stop lamp not working all three (1.2.1b)

advise front brake inspection

intake noise

Pass 3 Dec 2015 112,940 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 107,779 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 100,307 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s rear svs brake lower effort

Pass 4 Dec 2013 100,307 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear svs brake lower effort

Pass 21 Nov 2012 91,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 86,387 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 81,862 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 81,862 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 70,757 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 70,757 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 52,939 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 52,939 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 35,186 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 29,199 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 29,199 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,825 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 WVD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WVD, 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 WVD registered?

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

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