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AD03 EBL

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,038 mi
Last recorded142,038 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 EBL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 142,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine coolant leak

engine damp with oil

offside front tyre worn low edges

offside rear tyre close to limit edges

rear boot lid damaged

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2019 142,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine coolant leak

engine damp with oil

offside front tyre worn low edges

offside rear tyre close to limit edges

rear boot lid damaged

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2018 137,236 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 132,544 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 132,487 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2015 127,337 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 120,737 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 118,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 May 2014 118,463 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2013 109,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2012 104,002 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 98,342 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 91,324 miles

N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F WHEEL INNER EDGE

Pass 18 May 2009 79,753 miles

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

front discs worn + pads wearing low

Pass 3 Jun 2008 69,550 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 60,269 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 47,518 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 EBL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red 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 EBL, 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 EBL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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