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AD03 XYU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,932 mi
Last recorded137,932 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XYU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 137,932 miles

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

Offside Front lower wing corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

eml light on

high level stop lamp inop

Fail 18 Jan 2021 137,932 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front lower wing corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

eml light on

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 21 Jan 2020 135,674 miles

Offside Front lower wing corroded and holed

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

handbrake long

Fail 21 Jan 2020 135,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front lower wing corroded and holed

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

handbrake long

Pass 23 Jan 2019 131,027 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

parking brake imbalanced, offside slow to apply

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 124,847 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 124,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 116,550 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 108,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2MM (175/65R14) (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated but still gas tight

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

steering rack damp

Fail 10 Oct 2015 108,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2MM (175/65R14) (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated but still gas tight

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

steering rack damp

Pass 7 Oct 2014 92,887 miles

engine management warning lamp on

front brake pads wearing low

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 7 Oct 2014 92,886 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

engine management warning lamp on

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm minimum tread depth

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 23 Sep 2013 77,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 77,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2012 70,645 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroding

nearside door mirror taped

Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,645 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

nearside door mirror taped

Fail 6 Aug 2011 66,070 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear view/ wing mirror held in by tape, secure at time of test

Pass 6 Aug 2011 66,070 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear view/ wing mirror held in by tape, secure at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2010 58,709 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 58,709 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,260 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,659 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 35,659 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

3xwipers poor

handbrake has high travel

steering wheel worn

Pass 28 Jun 2007 30,439 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 22,603 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 XYU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

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

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