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AD03 GVA

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

182,816 mi
Last recorded182,816 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 GVA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 182,816 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 182,813 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 177,293 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 167,803 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 154,554 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 153,884 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 153,438 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 140,027 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 140,024 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2019 138,397 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 138,389 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 129,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 125,983 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 117,937 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 117,937 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 113,932 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front slightly (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 102,740 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 102,747 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 99,044 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 89,070 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 76,611 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 64,718 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 55,902 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 50,292 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 42,856 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 32,296 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 GVA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GVA, 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 GVA registered?

AD03 GVA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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