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AO03 XUE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,528 mi
Last recorded140,528 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XUE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 140,528 miles

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))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 140,474 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 134,867 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 126,461 miles

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 125,982 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 125,982 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 113,063 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 112,943 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 102,124 miles

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.

Fail 21 Feb 2017 102,062 miles

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.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 93,703 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 88,171 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 81,653 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 75,769 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 75,759 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 71,621 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 52,573 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 34,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

power steering pump leaking

Fail 1 Jun 2009 34,034 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 19,950 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 16,840 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 16,840 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 14,443 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 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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