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AB03 ATB

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,997 mi
Last recorded107,997 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 ATB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 107,997 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel slightly distorted

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

all brake pipes corroding

exhaust system loud, suspect baffles faulty inside silencer

Pass 23 Jun 2020 107,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly load, suspect baffles deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2019 105,875 miles

all brake pipes corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2018 102,321 miles

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Fail 2 Mar 2018 102,321 miles

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

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Pass 11 Mar 2017 96,355 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

Fail 11 Mar 2017 96,355 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

Pass 15 Mar 2016 82,655 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2016 82,655 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2015 68,010 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 51,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

aerial mast snapped

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 3 Mar 2014 51,693 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

aerial mast snapped

high level stop lamp not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2013 37,472 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 35,383 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 35,383 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 31,751 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 27,916 miles

management light on

Pass 1 Nov 2008 26,186 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 22,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 22,437 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,423 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 12,308 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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AB03 ATB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AB03 ATB, 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 AB03 ATB registered?

AB03 ATB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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