MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,528 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR OF SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
nsf tyre wearing edges
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf, nsr outer, nsr front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
fuel tank heatshield loose
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf, nsr outer, nsr front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
fuel tank heatshield loose
nsf tyre wearing edges
Centre exhaust heat shield loose and hanging on pipe
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear in NSR wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat back does not operate for access to rear seat
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded In front wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak, rear top of engine
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Centre exhaust heat shield loose and hanging on pipe
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear in NSR wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat back does not operate for access to rear seat
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded In front wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak, rear top of engine
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear beside fuel tank, (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s rear service and park brake readings slightly low comparted to n/s.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to inner sidewall, (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting detached, (7.1.1)
Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired both sides, dirty, (1.5.1c)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear beside fuel tank, (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s rear service and park brake readings slightly low comparted to n/s.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f o/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joint covers perrished
oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes greased preventing a full inspection
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
power steering pump leaking
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
power steering pump leaking
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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AO03 XUE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 XUE, 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 XUE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 June 2003.
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