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AD03 DHC

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,540 mi
Last recorded78,540 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DHC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 78,540 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 78,540 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 74,014 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,543 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 67,543 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,196 miles

advice corrsion on brake pipes

Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,708 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 57,708 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,682 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,961 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 47,961 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,655 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,787 miles

Nearside Front 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 31 Mar 2007 33,943 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 33,943 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,932 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 DHC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DHC, 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 DHC registered?

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

Is AD03 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 DHC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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