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AO03 XBK

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,193 mi
Last recorded124,193 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XBK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 124,193 miles

Battery is insecure

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 115,130 miles

play in both rear wheel bearings

rear number plate deteriorated

slight perishing in both rear tyres

Fail 20 Apr 2011 115,130 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in both rear wheel bearings

rear number plate deteriorated

slight perishing in both rear tyres

Pass 29 Apr 2010 101,888 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 86,270 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

vehicle tested in wet condition

Fail 27 Apr 2009 86,262 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 29 Apr 2008 68,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear mechanical brake component allows slightly restricted free movement

vehicle tested in wet condition

Fail 29 Apr 2008 68,794 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear mechanical brake component allows slightly restricted free movement

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 1 May 2007 50,334 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 36,682 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 36,682 miles

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

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

playin o/s inner rack ball joint

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 XBK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XBK, 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 XBK registered?

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

Is AO03 XBK safe to buy?

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