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AC03 HFH

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,584 mi
Last recorded121,584 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HFH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 121,584 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 113,115 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 102,434 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 91,122 miles

slight ovality tonearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2012 77,077 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,508 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 48,137 miles

Brake pipes corroading front to rear.

Engine oil leaks!

Exshaust manilfold blow from cold!

P A S pipe to rack corroading!

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 48,137 miles

Brake pipes corroading front to rear.

Engine oil leaks!

Exshaust manilfold blow from cold!

P A S pipe to rack corroading!

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 31,864 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,129 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 12,714 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 8,775 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 HFH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AC03 HFH, 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 AC03 HFH registered?

AC03 HFH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AC03 HFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 HFH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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