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AG03 EPL

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,151 mi
Last recorded111,151 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 EPL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 111,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/ front +rear +front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 111,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/ front +rear +front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 97,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s front +rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 97,050 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s front +rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 85,254 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 78,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 72,959 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 72,959 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 66,707 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 62,893 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 62,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 54,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 47,302 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 47,250 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 38,482 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 38,482 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 28,712 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 25,920 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 23,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

n/s/f tyre has a nick in outer sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2013 23,834 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

n/s/f tyre has a nick in outer sidewall

Pass 19 Apr 2012 22,232 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,018 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 19,311 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 19,311 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 17,904 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 16,786 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 14,445 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,966 miles

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

Offside Front 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 EPL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 EPL, 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 EPL registered?

AG03 EPL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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