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AD03 EAX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,024 mi
Last recorded98,024 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 EAX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 98,024 miles

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 91,275 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 11 Oct 2018 91,275 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 21 Sep 2017 82,419 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 72,488 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 62,572 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 53,091 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 44,118 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 37,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 37,641 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 31,182 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 30,977 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 30,000 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 30,000 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Both front wipers slightly smear.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2008 27,964 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 26,102 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 23,863 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 EAX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EAX, 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 EAX registered?

AD03 EAX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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