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AD03 JXA

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,838 mi
Last recorded188,838 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 JXA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 188,838 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

suggest tracking fronts bald outer edge

Fail 2 Feb 2017 188,838 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded peeling and blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour badly faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour badly faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended side lights not working (1.9.4)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front bald inner / outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

suggest tracking fronts bald outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2016 178,151 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 178,151 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 164,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 May 2015 163,941 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 148,698 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 148,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 134,864 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 134,864 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 122,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 122,294 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 110,607 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 110,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 99,072 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)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 99,072 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 84,527 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 71,100 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 60,243 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 45,132 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 JXA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JXA, 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 JXA registered?

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

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