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AD03 VHU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,104 mi
Last recorded79,104 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 79,104 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 75,210 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 73,766 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 65,995 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 65,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 55,677 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,538 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 46,455 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,521 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,539 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,893 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 34,893 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 32,464 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 32,464 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 29,492 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 VHU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

AD03 VHU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is AD03 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 VHU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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