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AC03 BDU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,730 mi
Last recorded75,730 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BDU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 75,730 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area wearing bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 74,440 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner and outer edges of tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area of tyre worn down to between 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 72,346 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside ferulles at caliper ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracking in tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on edges of tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 70,174 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside flexi hoses at caliper ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area worn down to between 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 67,791 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 65,444 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 62,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 60,447 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 58,199 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 54,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 51,644 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 47,178 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 42,655 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 39,386 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 34,544 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,446 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 23,305 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 18,689 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 13,593 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 8,673 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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AC03 BDU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AC03 BDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC03 BDU registered?

AC03 BDU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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