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AD03 XBZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,922 mi
Last recorded120,922 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 120,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

both wing mirrors slightly loose.

power steering pipe loose

Pass 10 Aug 2023 103,237 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 101,217 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 101,217 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 94,791 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 94,791 miles

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 88,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 86,309 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 86,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded and both rear (the rearmost axle mounted pieces from hose to wheel cylinders) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 84,371 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 82,120 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 77,477 miles

Corrosion all brake pipes - have been waxed

Corrosion to all brake hoses

Exhaust in poor condition

Fail 30 Jun 2015 72,192 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some evidence of grounding to underside of vehicle

timing belt over due for replacement?

Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,192 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some evidence of grounding to underside of vehicle

timing belt over due for replacement?

Pass 4 Jul 2014 67,955 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Cloumps of mud on many components under car

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)

timing belt due for replacement?

Fail 4 Jul 2014 67,955 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Cloumps of mud on many components under car

Nearside mirror broken

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

timing belt due for replacement?

Pass 1 Jul 2013 63,146 miles

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

knocking noise from o/s/rear shock

Pass 2 Jul 2012 59,032 miles

Front discs and pads worn

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 59,032 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front discs and pads worn

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 51,527 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 42,321 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,502 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 25,080 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 17,100 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 10,805 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 XBZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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