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AD03 XBN

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,480 mi
Last recorded127,480 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XBN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 127,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

O/S/R outer sill starting to corrode.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 124,803 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 124,803 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 119,542 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint cover has very small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 119,542 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap missing / outside flap still locks (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint cover has very small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 117,723 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2022 117,723 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central exhaust bracket broken

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2021 113,982 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 113,982 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 111,875 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 111,874 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 108,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 100,596 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 100,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 93,809 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak REAR OF ENGINE ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 93,809 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak REAR OF ENGINE ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 85,591 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 79,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 71,631 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 67,382 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 67,382 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 62,883 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 62,883 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 57,006 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 48,946 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 26 Jun 2009 45,420 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 39,509 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 39,509 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 32,578 miles

NSF tyre worn on edge.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 23,221 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 XBN is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 XBN, 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 XBN registered?

AD03 XBN is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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