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AD03 UCF

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,173 mi
Last recorded162,173 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 UCF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 162,173 miles

Central Rear seat belt missing

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear[ front section] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 162,172 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [rear section] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated & worn (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [rear section] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Rear seat belt missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear[ front section] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & small pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 159,504 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 159,504 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 155,946 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 3 May 2016 155,946 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2015 137,310 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 129,992 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 129,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 7 Feb 2013 121,187 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 121,145 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 104,267 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 92,276 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust system and hanger brackets corroded

hi-level brake light inoperative - presumed disconnected

offside front seat back release catch inoperative - locked in the upright position

Fail 9 Dec 2010 92,260 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip in windscreen

exhaust system and hanger brackets corroded

hi-level brake light inoperative - presumed disconnected

offside front seat back release catch inoperative - locked in the upright position

Pass 7 Aug 2009 73,053 miles

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

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front seats unable to tilt forward - STRONG ADVICE

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front indicator pale

rear exhaust hangers corroded

wipers smeary

Fail 6 Aug 2009 73,014 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front seats unable to tilt forward - STRONG ADVICE

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front indicator pale

rear exhaust hangers corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 4 Aug 2008 54,543 miles

exhaust system corroded

front subframe corroding

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

occasional squeal from engine

offside front tyre valve perishing

rear silencer hangers corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 19 Jul 2007 44,701 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 32,599 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 UCF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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