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AO03 XAU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,595 mi
Last recorded93,595 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 93,595 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2025 93,368 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 92,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2024 92,130 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 89,985 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 87,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer tyrewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2021 85,837 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 May 2021 85,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2020 84,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 81,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 78,421 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 75,298 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 75,295 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

superficial cracking of rear tyres-need attention soon

Pass 3 May 2016 71,589 miles

Nearside Front tyrer outer wall damaged

Nearside wiper rubber split

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2016 71,585 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyrer outer wall damaged

Nearside wiper rubber split

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 67,779 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 63,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 58,198 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2013 58,198 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 May 2012 54,305 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 May 2011 50,381 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2010 44,356 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 44,356 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 37,235 miles

wipers need attention soon

Pass 28 Apr 2008 28,532 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 28,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2007 21,925 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 16,465 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 XAU 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 XAU, 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 XAU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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