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AD03 VHB

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

126,698 mi
Last recorded126,698 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VHB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 126,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 120,004 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 114,238 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 105,556 miles

long travel on handbrake

Pass 19 Jun 2020 102,401 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 19 Jun 2020 102,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake flex loose in clip to shocker

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

exhaust front pipe rubber split

Pass 17 Jun 2019 96,177 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 90,459 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 90,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective too bright (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 84,994 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 78,973 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2015 74,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 74,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 69,965 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres low

Pass 29 May 2013 63,049 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 58,289 miles

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

water leak from engine

Pass 4 May 2011 51,703 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,593 miles

front brake pads halfway worn

Pass 6 May 2009 38,032 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 29,854 miles

near side front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,291 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Jun 2006 17,476 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 VHB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VHB, 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 VHB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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