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AD03 XXE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,301 mi
Last recorded138,301 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XXE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 138,301 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 14 Jan 2016 135,995 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking & pereshing

slight coolant leak from radiator

Fail 12 Jan 2016 135,955 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking & pereshing

slight coolant leak from radiator

Pass 31 Dec 2013 131,261 miles

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

exhaust body shield loose

n/s/r shock top cover broken

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 3 Jan 2013 119,348 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 119,348 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 106,639 miles

front brakes 20% imbalance

front discs and pads worn

slight damage o/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 31 Dec 2010 97,153 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

ENGINE ; Slight Rattle From Engine On Smoke Test & Idle Appeared Lumpy.

ENGINE ; Topped Up Cooling System With 2.5L Of Red Long Life Antifreeze , Only To Find Leak Above GearBox On NS Of Cylinder Head.

Fail 31 Dec 2010 97,153 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

ENGINE ; Slight Rattle From Engine On Smoke Test & Idle Appeared Lumpy.

ENGINE ; Topped Up Cooling System With 2.5L Of Red Long Life Antifreeze , Only To Find Leak Above GearBox On NS Of Cylinder Head.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 88,101 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 70,683 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 70,683 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 57,190 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 44,847 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 XXE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XXE, 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 XXE registered?

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

Is AD03 XXE safe to buy?

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