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AG03 ECV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,915 mi
Last recorded126,915 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 ECV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 126,915 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 126,914 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 113,918 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust heatshields slightly deteriorated

exhaust rubber under exhaust by cross member

Fail 26 Jan 2024 113,538 miles

Drive shaft bearing excessively worn Insecure in housing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust bolted rigid to crossmember

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 110,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 108,256 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 104,334 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

PAS pump damp

Fail 21 Jan 2021 104,334 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

PAS pump damp

Pass 22 Jul 2019 100,780 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 98,432 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 98,411 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 95,975 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 5 Jul 2017 95,975 miles

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

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

air intake pipe clip loose

brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Jul 2016 90,107 miles

Rear exhaust minor leak also deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2015 84,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 77,761 miles

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

front exhaust flexi damaged

front wipers smear

Pass 22 Jul 2013 67,872 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

exhaust flexi corroded

oil leak

wipers smear

Pass 18 Jul 2012 61,778 miles

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

front exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2011 55,610 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 48,675 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,591 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 41,591 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 35,659 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,490 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 22,252 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 ECV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ECV, 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 ECV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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