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AO03 XKS

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,268 mi
Last recorded123,268 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XKS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2021 123,268 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape also bald (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape also bald (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front axle mount bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe by wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front axle mount bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split badly (3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil and coolant both empty on prechecks- topped up for purposes of mot test

front washers partially blocked

rear axle corroded

rumbling noise from engine when running by waterpump area

Pass 2 Jul 2020 113,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 103,643 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 93,586 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 81,702 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 72,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

High level brake light not working

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

Slight gear box oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 20 Mar 2015 63,320 miles

Crack in windscreen but not in drivers view

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 63,320 miles

Crack in windscreen but not in drivers view

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 55,112 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 52,420 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 48,720 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,306 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 38,784 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 38,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 29,017 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drive belts lightly frayed

Pass 19 Dec 2007 21,601 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 12,526 miles

n/sf outer tyre tread cut off

Pass 25 Apr 2006 9,109 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 XKS is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XKS, 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 XKS registered?

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

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