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AO03 XMH

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

122,203 mi
Last recorded122,203 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 122,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

heat sheild loose

Fail 9 Sep 2024 122,196 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

heat sheild loose

Pass 7 Sep 2023 111,951 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 111,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 100,719 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 98,324 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 96,125 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 93,027 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 87,924 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 83,497 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 80,197 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 75,875 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 75,875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2014 69,407 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 60,226 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 49,650 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 43,970 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 37,458 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,730 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 22,720 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 19,072 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 15,023 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 XMH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XMH, 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 XMH registered?

AO03 XMH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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