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AO03 XLS

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

98,742 mi
Last recorded98,742 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 98,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2021

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside 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 11 Dec 2020 87,584 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2019 78,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside seat back release/pull broken

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 78,120 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside seat back release/pull broken

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 69,439 miles

Front windscreen damaged, not seriously affecting the driver's view of the road

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

Nearside Rear ***Tyre splitting/going out of shape***advise replace***

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ***underside front to rear brake hose*** (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim ***inner rim***advise replace road wheel*** (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber/top mount fixings heavily corroding[water trap]

Offside Rear ***Tyre splitting/going out of shape***advise replace***

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ***underside front to rear brake hose*** (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2017 59,729 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 49,320 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 40,968 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 21,361 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 20,423 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 15,798 miles

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

o/s/f seat tilt not working to allow access to rear

Pass 12 May 2011 10,921 miles

n/s/f seat does not tilt forward to allow access to rear

Pass 11 May 2010 7,189 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 5,139 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 4,057 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 3,227 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 3,004 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 XLS 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 94.4%.

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 XLS, 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 XLS registered?

AO03 XLS is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is AO03 XLS safe to buy?

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