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AD03 CUA

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,212 mi
Last recorded80,212 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 CUA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 80,212 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 75,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 71,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 71,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 66,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 61,727 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 61,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 57,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *PIPES GREASED * (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 51,626 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 47,045 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 May 2017 42,917 miles

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 26 May 2016 39,062 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 34,573 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 30,509 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 28,829 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 27,218 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 25,417 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 23,667 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 21,960 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 19,542 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 17,291 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 13,745 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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AD03 CUA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AD03 CUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 CUA registered?

AD03 CUA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is AD03 CUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 CUA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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