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AG03 EBD

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,082 mi
Last recorded76,082 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 EBD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 76,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

advise nsf anti roll bar link bent

Fail 15 Dec 2021 76,081 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

advise nsf anti roll bar link bent

Pass 16 Dec 2020 73,309 miles

Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened strut not seated all the way (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 73,309 miles

Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened strut not seated all the way (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 69,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

advise nsf strut not fully seated to bottom

Pass 28 Jun 2018 65,844 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 65,843 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 65,831 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 65,831 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 63,102 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 58,907 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 55,632 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers seat tilt handle temp repaired

Fail 8 May 2013 55,632 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers seat tilt handle temp repaired

Pass 9 Aug 2011 45,181 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 40,200 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f seatbelt not checked childseat fitted

o/s/r seatbelt not checked childseat fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2010 40,200 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f seatbelt not checked childseat fitted

o/s/r seatbelt not checked childseat fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,278 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 31,046 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 31,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 27,214 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,349 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 EBD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EBD, 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 EBD registered?

AG03 EBD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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The MOT history for AG03 EBD shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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