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AO03 XTD

2003 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

134,919 mi
Last recorded134,919 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XTD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 134,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front seat tilt mechanisms fault operation

Fail 11 Nov 2022 134,919 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine atabiliser bush failed (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front seat tilt mechanisms fault operation

Pass 25 Nov 2021 130,917 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 130,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 124,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 124,256 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 116,042 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

no revers light

Fail 23 Nov 2019 116,042 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

No revers light

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

no revers light

Pass 12 Nov 2018 108,135 miles

Rear Both coil springs corroded

lower rear Engine mount bush has play

slight oil residue

Pass 6 Feb 2018 102,095 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 92,956 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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)

Oil leak ()

drivers seat does not recline

exhaust heavilly corroded from cat to rear section

passenger seat does not recline

Fail 14 Feb 2017 92,952 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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)

Oil leak ()

drivers seat does not recline

exhaust heavilly corroded from cat to rear section

passenger seat does not recline

Pass 22 Feb 2016 80,463 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 80,642 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 65,496 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 23 Jun 2014 62,601 miles

advise heatsheld hitting exhaust

Fail 19 Jun 2014 62,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise heatsheld hitting exhaust

Pass 21 May 2013 53,479 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 45,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 41,333 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

main run brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 17 May 2010 38,263 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 6 May 2009 34,735 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2008 31,446 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 27,810 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 22,757 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 XTD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XTD, 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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AO03 XTD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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