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AG03 EBF

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,310 mi
Last recorded101,310 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 EBF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 101,310 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r & o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 99,371 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Sep 2019 99,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 96,017 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 96,017 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 91,358 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 86,518 miles

center stop light

rear silencer hanger broken

Pass 4 Sep 2015 82,148 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 75,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

high level stop light not working

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Fail 1 Aug 2014 75,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

high level stop light not working

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 25 Aug 2013 72,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

high level stop light not working

rear exhaust box bracket broken but still supported

Pass 16 Aug 2012 70,632 miles

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 16 Aug 2012 70,632 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 18 Aug 2011 67,898 miles

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

both front brake discs worn low

both front wiper blades split

high level stop light not working

Fail 18 Aug 2011 67,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front brake discs worn low

both front wiper blades split

high level stop light not working

Pass 31 Aug 2010 63,628 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs are lipped and corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2010 63,627 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs are lipped and corroded

n/s/ and o/s/ rear tyres are wearing low on the inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Aug 2009 55,967 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 50,655 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 40,497 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 30,740 miles

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

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 EBF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EBF, 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 EBF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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