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AO03 XUA

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,267 mi
Last recorded78,267 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XUA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 78,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside outer sills are slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 77,067 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 77,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 71,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front seat does not fold but is secure in the upright position

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 27 May 2016 71,692 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front seat does not fold but is secure in the upright position

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 67,643 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 62,927 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 62,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2013 57,350 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 53,183 miles

air leak type of noise appears to be coming from back of engine area.

o/s/f door mirror back missing

Pass 3 Jun 2011 43,747 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 43,544 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

n/s rear tyre low tread also o/s rear both 2mm

Pass 10 May 2010 35,821 miles

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

centre brake light not lighting

Fail 10 May 2010 35,821 miles

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

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

centre brake light not lighting

Pass 11 May 2009 31,098 miles

exhaust rusty

rear tyres slightly out off shape

Pass 7 May 2008 27,865 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 23,988 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 23,928 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 19,763 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 XUA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XUA, 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 XUA registered?

AO03 XUA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is AO03 XUA safe to buy?

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