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A23 PMH

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,681 mi
Last recorded128,681 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 PMH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 128,681 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 124,002 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 120,187 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 115,683 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 115,683 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 111,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 108,626 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 105,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 105,275 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 99,981 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 94,924 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 90,265 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 90,265 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 84,832 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 80,103 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 74,732 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 68,929 miles

front tyres on wear bars

rear offside tyre on wear bars

Pass 30 Sep 2011 63,939 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 45,761 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 41,113 miles

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

near/side/front tyre has a small cut in sidewall

spare wheel damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2008 41,113 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near/side/front tyre has a small cut in sidewall

spare wheel damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2007 29,440 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 21,898 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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A23 PMH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A23 PMH, 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 A23 PMH registered?

A23 PMH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 October 2003.

Is A23 PMH safe to buy?

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