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AD03 VHR

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,234 mi
Last recorded101,234 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 101,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 96,536 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 94,732 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

front to near side rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

front to off side rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off and near side front wiper blades rubber split and smearing the screen.

off side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

Fail 24 Jan 2018 94,732 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

front to near side rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

front to off side rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off and near side front wiper blades rubber split and smearing the screen.

off side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

Pass 17 Dec 2016 88,337 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 3 mm.

nearside wing mirror glass missing

offside front tyre inner sidewall deep split.

offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 28 Dec 2015 83,229 miles

near side front door mirror glass is missing.

near side rear wheel bearing sounds slightly noisy/feels slightly rough.

rear upper stop lamp is inoperative.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 76,320 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

near side front tyre is persiehd/cracked and the inner side wall shows large extensive deep splits.

off side front tyre is perished.

rear upper stop lamp is inoperative but cannot prove that it is wired up without dismantling.

Pass 15 Jun 2013 73,653 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 73,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,773 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 65,773 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 52,484 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 52,484 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 42,524 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 42,524 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)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,809 miles

both front tyres slight wall damage

o/s headlamp beam pattern poor

o/s/r tyre uneven tread wear

Fail 25 Jun 2009 33,809 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front tyres slight wall damage

o/s headlamp beam pattern poor

o/s/r tyre uneven tread wear

Pass 23 Jun 2008 27,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2007 25,014 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 19,562 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 VHR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VHR, 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 VHR registered?

AD03 VHR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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