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AD03 XYH

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,476 mi
Last recorded127,476 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XYH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2020 127,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 117,749 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 117,691 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 103,795 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe that runs front to back is corroded in clips. pipe cleaned up ok (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 103,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe that runs front to back is corroded in clips. pipe cleaned up ok (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 87,177 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 79,636 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 79,636 miles

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

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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 72,778 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 72,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 68,511 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 68,511 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 62,377 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 23 May 2012 56,529 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

N/S/F TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER

NAIL N/S/R TYRE

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT X OUT ON EDGES NAIL IN

REAR PLATE

Fail 23 May 2012 56,521 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

NAIL N/S/R TYRE

ENGINE LIGHT ON

N/S/F TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT X OUT ON EDGES NAIL IN

REAR PLATE

Pass 14 May 2011 50,254 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 50,254 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 43,612 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 39,160 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,292 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 27,308 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 20,180 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 XYH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XYH, 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 XYH registered?

AD03 XYH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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