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AD03 ZNV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,421 mi
Last recorded117,421 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZNV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 117,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges--195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Base unit ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Oct 2021 117,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges--195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Base unit ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 112,260 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 112,258 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 106,038 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes and fuel pipes are slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2018 94,866 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim is slight bend

oil leak

under body corroded and fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2018 94,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel rim is slight bend

oil leak

under body corroded and fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 88,153 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 88,153 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 79,721 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 75,296 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 69,150 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 66,183 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 61,334 miles

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

child seat fitted to o/s rear not allowing full inspection of Adult seat belt

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Jul 2011 56,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jul 2011 56,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jul 2010 51,641 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 9 Jul 2009 47,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jul 2009 47,072 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r door trim loose

o/s/f tyre low on tread outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2008 37,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2007 29,192 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 21,321 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 ZNV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZNV, 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 ZNV registered?

AD03 ZNV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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