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A18 FFD

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,485 mi
Last recorded144,485 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 FFD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 144,485 miles

management light on,cat shot,emissions on limit

n/s mirror housing missing,front bumper tied on

o/s inner c/v joint play

o/s/f indicator faded

rear brake pipe corrosion,o/s/r shock leaking,n/s/r cover detached

rear engine mount play

rear loaded,some areas not assessed

rear number plate poor

underbody mud/filth,borderline on whether to test

upper stoplamp inop

Fail 19 Feb 2018 144,476 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

management light on,cat shot,emissions on limit

n/s mirror housing missing,front bumper tied on

o/s/f indicator faded

rear brake pipe corrosion,o/s/r shock leaking,n/s/r cover detached

rear loaded,some areas not assessed

rear number plate poor

underbody mud/filth,borderline on whether to test

upper stoplamp inop

Pass 2 Feb 2017 132,519 miles

Nearside Front visor missing

Offside Rear play to driveshaft bearing

centre stop lamp inop

coolant leak!

front bumper cable tied-

small chips to front screen

washer switch poor

Pass 7 Jan 2016 123,413 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

idle emissions high ,exhaust corroded

o/s/f driveshaft bearing play,refer also prior fail/advise

rear brakes poor effort/imbalance

screen damage,washer switch poor

upper stoplamp inop

Fail 7 Jan 2016 123,404 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant empty

idle emissions high ,exhaust corroded

rear brakes poor effort/imbalance

screen damage,washer switch poor

upper stoplamp inop

Pass 27 Oct 2014 105,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise front brake disc,s worn

Pass 31 Oct 2013 93,332 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 90,801 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 77,680 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 77,680 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,590 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 51,354 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2008 47,634 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 47,634 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 37,081 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 37,081 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 23,705 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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A18 FFD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A18 FFD, 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 A18 FFD registered?

A18 FFD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is A18 FFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 FFD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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