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AD03 AYB

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,612 mi
Last recorded88,612 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 AYB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 88,612 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 6 May 2023 88,612 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 83,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 81,865 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside rear steel brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2019 77,630 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 77,630 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 73,970 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 73,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 68,748 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 68,748 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 61,919 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 58,347 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 56,061 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 55,678 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 50,294 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 50,294 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 45,785 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 45,767 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2011 41,008 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 36,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2009 32,023 miles

child seats fitted to n/sf seat and off side rear seat partial seat belt check only.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 27,933 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 5 Dec 2007 23,527 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 23,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 17,385 miles

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

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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AD03 AYB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AD03 AYB, 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 AD03 AYB registered?

AD03 AYB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is AD03 AYB safe to buy?

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