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AD03 CUV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,500 mi
Last recorded107,500 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 CUV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 107,500 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 103,995 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 100,718 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 100,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 96,636 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 96,335 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 95,866 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 95,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 91,448 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 91,448 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 79,993 miles

all metal brake pipes have some corrosion may need att before next test

Fail 5 Jul 2016 79,993 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipes have some corrosion may need att before next test

Pass 13 Jul 2015 76,955 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 73,600 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 68,706 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 63,554 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack up in between treads

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in O/S/F top leg mount

Pass 29 Sep 2012 63,554 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack up in between treads

Slight play in O/S/F top leg mount

Pass 20 Aug 2011 56,337 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 56,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 50,156 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 39,578 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 32,809 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 23,835 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 16,095 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 CUV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AD03 CUV, 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 AD03 CUV registered?

AD03 CUV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is AD03 CUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 CUV shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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