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AD03 DSE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

110,014 mi
Last recorded110,014 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2022 110,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

coolant level below min mark

Pass 14 Dec 2021 102,958 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak but not excessive

Fail 8 Dec 2021 102,919 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 8 Dec 2020 99,787 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but remains secure at the time of test (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens damaged and reflector deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Poss. drive shaft seal in gear box - advise clean and re-check to confirm source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SIZE: 195/50R15H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer weak but provides sufficient washer liquid at the time of test

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 99,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster(s) not working at the time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster(s) not working at the time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but remains secure at the time of test (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens damaged and reflector deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Poss. drive shaft seal in gear box - advise clean and re-check to confirm source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SIZE: 195/50R15H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer weak but provides sufficient washer liquid at the time of test

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 96,937 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 92,802 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 92,802 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 82,319 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

exhaust flexi joint worn

front discs corroded

n/s/f tyre perished in tread

Pass 22 Feb 2016 82,050 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 82,050 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 69,628 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,514 miles

Offside & Nearside Headlamp Beam Images Poor.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 52,203 miles

o/s/ front fog light has water inside#

steering wheel glove slides round wheel (removed)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 49,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,316 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 44,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,238 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 31,873 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 31,873 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,703 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 25,703 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,505 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 14,596 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 DSE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DSE, 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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AD03 DSE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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