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AD03 GSV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,795 mi
Last recorded122,795 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 122,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 114,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 114,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 105,852 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 105,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 97,943 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 88,982 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 80,861 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 80,861 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,043 miles

corrosion to nearside + offside rear chassis

cracks in offside front tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2014 74,043 miles

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

corrosion to nearside + offside rear chassis

cracks in offside front tyre

front wipers smearing windscreen

lower reading from nearside rear service brake

spare tyre under inflated

Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,383 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 60,225 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 60,225 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 55,828 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 55,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,640 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 53,640 miles

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

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

slight distortion in n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2009 49,286 miles

slight distortion in n/s/r tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2008 43,827 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

high level stop lamp inop

rear tyres ageing, n/s/r close to legal limit

Pass 24 Jun 2008 43,827 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

high level stop lamp inop

rear tyres ageing, n/s/r close to legal limit

Pass 3 Jul 2007 39,365 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 39,364 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 31,843 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 GSV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GSV, 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 GSV registered?

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

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