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AG03 BYL

2003 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

152,400 mi
Last recorded152,400 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 BYL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 152,400 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 152,400 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 144,748 miles

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

brake fluid contaminated

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2022 144,397 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 136,649 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 136,644 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 129,929 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 129,919 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 122,338 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

fuel filler pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2018 115,792 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 115,792 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 108,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 108,828 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 102,037 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 102,037 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 96,580 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 96,580 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 91,171 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 82,833 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 82,833 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 73,404 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 73,398 miles

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???

Pass 26 Oct 2010 61,100 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 46,930 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 46,893 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 46,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 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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