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AO03 ZXW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,694 mi
Last recorded145,694 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ZXW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2018 145,694 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside is low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside is low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2017 136,931 miles

Exhaust front flexi corroded and weak

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear exhaust leaking at joint

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2017 136,931 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rubbing on broken coil spring (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust front flexi corroded and weak

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear exhaust leaking at joint

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 134,131 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 124,790 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 124,790 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 111,664 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 111,268 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 109,745 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 107,173 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 99,051 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 78,382 miles

n/s rear tyre side wall cut but cords not exposed

Pass 15 Jul 2008 57,973 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 39,562 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 20,529 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 20,529 miles

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

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 ZXW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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