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AC03 BFY

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,879 mi
Last recorded127,879 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BFY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 127,879 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 127,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 122,169 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 122,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 115,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 108,507 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 108,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 93,004 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 81,141 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 72,509 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Jul 2012 62,338 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 55,022 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 55,022 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 47,958 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 40,538 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 40,538 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 32,410 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 22,579 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2006 13,984 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 13,984 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 BFY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AC03 BFY, 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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AC03 BFY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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