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AD03 GTU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,912 mi
Last recorded148,912 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 GTU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 148,912 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes all coated in grease

Pass 16 Jul 2014 144,515 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine noisy at times

rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 144,515 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine noisy at times

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 134,475 miles

Oil leak

advise that most of the brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jul 2012 118,766 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 103,948 miles

EML is on permenantly.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 85,126 miles

advise; n/s/f and o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 64,536 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 44,135 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 May 2007 34,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 25 May 2007 34,404 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Jun 2006 27,363 miles

n/s front tyre worn to 3mm depth

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 GTU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GTU, 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 GTU registered?

AD03 GTU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is AD03 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 GTU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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