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AD03 DBZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,496 mi
Last recorded101,496 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DBZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 101,496 miles

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 101,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 101,476 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 101,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 97,972 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 85,383 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 95,383 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 94,154 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust hangers deteriorated

rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2012 94,154 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust hangers deteriorated

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2011 91,698 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2010 89,135 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 84,794 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 74,190 miles

both front seats unable to tilt

Fail 31 Jul 2008 74,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front seats unable to tilt

Fail 27 Mar 2007 54,812 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 54,812 miles

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

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 DBZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DBZ, 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 DBZ registered?

AD03 DBZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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