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AC03 MYW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,282 mi
Last recorded149,282 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 MYW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 149,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside front tyre worn slightly outer edge

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes

Slight corrosion to nearside front brake pipe

Slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Fail 4 Dec 2018 149,282 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside front tyre worn slightly outer edge

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes

Slight corrosion to nearside front brake pipe

Slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 10 Apr 2017 145,081 miles

Heatshield insecure

Slight corrosion nearside front brake pipe

Fail 8 Apr 2017 145,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Heatshield insecure

Slight corrosion nearside front brake pipe

Pass 9 Apr 2016 141,314 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 134,056 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 125,413 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 116,551 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 10 Apr 2013 116,551 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Apr 2012 107,336 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 97,374 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 97,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 87,272 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 87,272 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 76,671 miles

chip in swepted area

chip in zone A

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2008 64,161 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2007 51,528 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 51,528 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 39,763 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 MYW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MYW, 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 MYW registered?

AC03 MYW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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