MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle both side front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear axle corroded
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle both side front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear axle corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake fluid contaminated
fuel pipes corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel pipe leaking badly corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge to the core (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front tyre worn in inner edge
brake fluid on minimum
oil leak
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion front sub frame and rear axle
fuel filler pipes corroded
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion front sub frame and rear axle
fuel filler pipes corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on the edge
Nearside slight play in steering arm
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front wheel damaged
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
corrosion on rear axle, shockers and coil springs
fuel filler pipes corroded
oil leak
rear axle front bushes worn
reverse light not working
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on the edge
Nearside slight play in steering arm
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front wheel damaged
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
corrosion on rear axle, shockers and coil springs
fuel filler pipes corroded
oil leak
rear axle front bushes worn
reverse light not working
front number plate slightly damaged
fuel filler pipes corroded
oil leak
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight wear offside steering rack tie bar
windscreen washer poor but still works. have checked filter, not blocked. will require replacement pump to improve performance
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight wear offside steering rack tie bar
windscreen washers poor but still work. possible blockage at pump filter???
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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AG03 BYL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 BYL, 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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AG03 BYL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 July 2003.
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