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AD03 ZPN

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

166,445 mi
Last recorded166,445 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZPN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 166,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 166,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 162,638 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 162,638 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 159,531 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 156,927 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 156,927 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 152,893 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 152,888 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides rear indecators (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both rear stop lights (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour side light is to bright {stop light} bulb not fitted properly (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield hanging off

Pass 23 Oct 2017 147,852 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 147,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 142,689 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 137,125 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 130,399 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 130,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 123,463 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 114,101 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 114,101 miles

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

N.S.F. TYRE PUNCTURED

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 107,312 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 107,312 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 93,325 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 93,256 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 68,259 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 68,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 48,866 miles

n/s/f tyre low on outside edge

Pass 2 Jul 2007 42,154 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,573 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 ZPN is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ZPN, 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 ZPN registered?

AD03 ZPN is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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