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AD03 VYJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,749 mi
Last recorded122,749 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VYJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 122,749 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 122,535 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 112,408 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 112,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 105,778 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 94,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear in various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 94,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear in various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 82,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are covered in grease, except inside engine bay. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 82,847 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Excessively deteriorated. (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are covered in grease, except inside engine bay. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both are getting deteriorated. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 80,937 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 76,888 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 71,779 miles

Chips in windscreen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

No access to rear seat via passenger side due to tilt handle broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

rear lower engine mount starting to split

small cracks appearing in rear tyres

Pass 31 Mar 2015 64,015 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 61,216 miles

both rear coil springs corroded slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2013 56,244 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 47,324 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,427 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 34,831 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,315 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,762 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 26,104 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,578 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 VYJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

AD03 VYJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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