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AG03 AEV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 AEV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible section (7.1.2)

advise replacement of headlamp dipped/high beam switch

coil spring corroded both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

minor engine oil leak - keep oil topped up

wheel trims missing - both sides front

Fail 28 Jan 2016

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise replacement of headlamp dipped/high beam switch

coil spring corroded both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

minor engine oil leak - keep oil topped up

wheel trims missing - both sides front

Pass 29 Jan 2015 79,403 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jan 2014

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2013 77,796 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2013 77,796 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 76,451 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 76,451 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 67,961 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 67,848 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 56,934 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 51,770 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2008 144,117 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 114,829 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 83,255 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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AG03 AEV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AG03 AEV, 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 AG03 AEV registered?

AG03 AEV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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