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AC03 BVM

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

154,799 mi
Last recorded154,799 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BVM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2023 154,799 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis/ axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

screen chipped

various underbody/chassis surface corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2022 151,197 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis front axle mountigs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various underbody surface corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2021 147,260 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various under body surface corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2021 147,259 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2020 143,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated but appear ok (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various under body surface corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2020 143,228 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated but appear ok (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2019 139,115 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2018 136,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Box Rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 130,871 miles

All brake Pipes have been coated

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

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

Rear Exhaust Rusty

Pass 4 May 2016 122,157 miles

all steel brake pipes have been coated but appear not to have any corrosion

Fail 4 May 2016 122,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all steel brake pipes have been coated but appear not to have any corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2015 111,999 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 107,972 miles

drivers seat doesnt tilt forward

Pass 2 May 2013 105,524 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 99,470 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 89,098 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 81,394 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 71,724 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 60,618 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 49,402 miles

wiper blades slightly streaky. †washer button has to be firmly pressed

Pass 7 Mar 2006 38,772 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 BVM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BVM, 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 BVM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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