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AD03 GPJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,015 mi
Last recorded131,015 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2019 131,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S AND N/S SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S AND N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY BENT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S AND N/S ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S AND N/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

YOUR SERVICE BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Pass 25 Jul 2018 122,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 116,679 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

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

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

Fail 22 May 2017 116,679 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 112,763 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 25 May 2016 112,763 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

windscreen chipped

Pass 27 May 2015 110,497 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 107,924 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2013 102,047 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 96,283 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 90,540 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 84,851 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 80,177 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 74,985 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 69,909 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 55,707 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 GPJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GPJ, 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 GPJ registered?

AD03 GPJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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