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AO03 XKL

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

130,925 mi
Last recorded130,925 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 130,925 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 130,925 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 120,916 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 120,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 116,565 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 116,562 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 110,462 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 110,449 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 101,421 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 95,008 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 95,008 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 86,901 miles

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

rear number plate slighty deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2014 81,820 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2013 79,760 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear underside brake/fuel pipes salting up/lightly corroding

Pass 31 May 2012 77,130 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 May 2011 74,544 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 74,544 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 26 May 2010 71,378 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 71,378 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 68,016 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 68,016 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 64,648 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 61,688 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 56,714 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 56,714 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 XKL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol 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 XKL, 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 XKL registered?

AO03 XKL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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