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AP03 BHE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,117 mi
Last recorded94,117 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 BHE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 94,117 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre getting close to wear marks

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

windsreen wipers judder

Fail 23 May 2017 94,117 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre getting close to wear marks

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

windsreen wipers judder

Pass 13 Jun 2016 87,951 miles

O/S/F FLEXY POORLY CLIPPED

Fail 10 Jun 2016 87,897 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F FLEXY POORLY CLIPPED

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 80,920 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 73,570 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded signs of leakage

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2014 73,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fuel filler neck corroded signs of leakage

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 66,271 miles

1.n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,805 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 58,805 miles

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

1.n/s/f tyre worn to limit on outside edge

Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,458 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 46,295 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 46,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 38,850 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,242 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 25,855 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 19,776 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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AP03 BHE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AP03 BHE, 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 AP03 BHE registered?

AP03 BHE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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