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AC03 CRF

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,318 mi
Last recorded178,318 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 CRF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 178,318 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess very rusty (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all along outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above axle both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 178,315 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess very rusty (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all along outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above axle both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 170,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper suspension strut top bearing has slight play

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area damage/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive damp under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 165,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in front section from flexi to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 160,512 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 160,402 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 154,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 154,294 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing lap belt (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 148,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill slight corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing covered in tape

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 143,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre 1.6 - 2.0mm

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

poss injector seal leaking

Fail 11 Apr 2018 143,586 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre 1.6 - 2.0mm

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

poss injector seal leaking

Pass 20 Apr 2017 136,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 129,577 miles

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

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

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

centre rear seat belt not fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Apr 2016 129,577 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped longitudinal (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 19,119 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 115,321 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 109,313 miles

rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2013 109,313 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2012 99,904 miles

rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2011 89,235 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 80,597 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 69,628 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 57,794 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 46,139 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 33,937 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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AC03 CRF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AC03 CRF, 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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AC03 CRF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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