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AD03 VHG

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,902 mi
Last recorded73,902 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VHG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 73,902 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres perishing on side wall and close to limit

Fail 20 Jun 2019 73,902 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres perishing on side wall and close to limit

Pass 16 Jul 2018 70,811 miles

high level brake light inop

osf,osr,nsf tyres perishing on side wall

slight play in rack arms

Pass 21 Jun 2017 68,639 miles

both front tyres perishing on side wall

front brake pads worn

Fail 21 Jun 2017 68,639 miles

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

both front tyres perishing on side wall

front brake pads worn

Pass 1 Jun 2016 66,980 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 66,975 miles

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

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 65,425 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished too excess

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Jun 2015 65,425 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Both front tyres slightly perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished too excess

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,255 miles

coolqaant low==osf brake pipe corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2013 61,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 61,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,628 miles

SLIGHT PERISHING/CRACKING IN NSR TYRE

Pass 12 May 2011 59,274 miles

WIPERS POOR==RIB BELT CRACKED==NSR TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 19 May 2010 57,996 miles

NAIL IN NSR TYRE

Fail 19 May 2010 57,996 miles

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

NAIL IN NSR TYRE

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 51,525 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 51,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,315 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 40,518 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 35,366 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 VHG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VHG, 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 VHG registered?

AD03 VHG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is AD03 VHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 VHG shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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