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AD03 XBM

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,458 mi
Last recorded176,458 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XBM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 176,458 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 176,426 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 161,240 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 154,535 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre perishing.

Fail 27 Jul 2015 154,535 miles

Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre perishing.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 148,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing on walls

Pass 8 Jul 2013 142,528 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s door mirror glass missing...non obligatory.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 133,875 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

raer exhaust box corroded

slight handbrake travel

Pass 10 Jun 2011 128,870 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 119,322 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2009 102,171 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 84,518 miles

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 18 Jun 2008 84,517 miles

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

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

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

cuts in offside rear tyre tread

nearside front tyre tread low 2mm

nearside rear tyre tread low 2mm

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 20 Jun 2007 66,605 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 50,169 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 XBM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc 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 XBM, 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 XBM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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