MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,014 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
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))
coil springs corroded
exhaust corroded
exhaust flexi joint worn
front discs corroded
n/s/f tyre perished in tread
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)
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)
o/s/ front fog light has water inside#
steering wheel glove slides round wheel (removed)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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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