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AD03 XYF

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,892 mi
Last recorded214,892 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XYF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 214,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehcile tested in wet conditons

Fail 29 May 2019 214,890 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehcile tested in wet conditons

Pass 25 May 2018 205,451 miles

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

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

n/s front outer sill slightly damaged

rear vehicle chassis structure slightly corroded

vehicle presented in wet conditions

Pass 7 Apr 2016 201,497 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 199,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

middle exhaust pipe corroded.

Fail 8 Aug 2014 199,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

middle exhaust pipe corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 185,653 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside brake hose contaminated with oil

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

Rocker cover leaking

middle exhaust section corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

fuel filler neck corroded/breather

Fail 6 Jun 2013 185,653 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside brake hose contaminated with oil

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

Rocker cover leaking

middle exhaust section corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

fuel filler neck corroded/breather

Pass 22 Jun 2012 167,391 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front seat backrests do not tilt

nearside front tyre sidewall cut/split(recommend replacement)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 167,391 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front seat backrests do not tilt

nearside front tyre sidewall cut/split(recommend replacement)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 144,038 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 144,038 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 120,342 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 120,342 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 101,092 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 86,138 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 76,889 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 56,768 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 XYF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XYF, 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 XYF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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