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AG03 EBZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,972 mi
Last recorded156,972 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 EBZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 156,972 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 135,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 126,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 119,610 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 111,431 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2016 111,431 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 103,025 miles

1/ ENGINE WATER LEAK 2/ BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS 4/ O/S/R SEAT BELT NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 24 Jan 2015 103,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

1/ ENGINE WATER LEAK 2/ BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS 4/ O/S/R SEAT BELT NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 29 Jan 2014 89,492 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 89,443 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 71,465 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,327 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 54,753 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2010 51,084 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 47,698 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 39,380 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 32,629 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 32,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,252 miles

both front tyre worn on edges

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 EBZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EBZ, 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 EBZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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