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AO03 WVL

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,178 mi
Last recorded51,178 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 WVL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 51,178 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 51,178 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 50,105 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 50,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 48,776 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 47,128 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 47,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 45,472 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 45,462 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 44,060 miles

Offside Rear Outer SILL RUSTY

Pass 24 Oct 2019 42,664 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 42,664 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 40,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 39,038 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 36,315 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 36,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 33,508 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 30,667 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 30,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 11 Nov 2013 27,250 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 24,243 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 20,140 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 16,305 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 12,990 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 9,877 miles

light frays to auxiliary drive belt also pas pump drive belt

Pass 8 Apr 2008 9,126 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 7,716 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 5,948 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 WVL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WVL, 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 WVL registered?

AO03 WVL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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