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AD03 AZW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,915 mi
Last recorded117,915 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 AZW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 117,915 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking / perished

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

OSF tyre is getting close to the legal limit

brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease

couple of minor tone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

exhaust rear box is corroded

front & rear springs are corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2019 117,915 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking / perished

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

OSF tyre is getting close to the legal limit

brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease

couple of minor tone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

exhaust rear box is corroded

front & rear springs are corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 117,765 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (long pipes) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front bumper slightly loose but secure

Fail 6 Feb 2018 117,764 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (long pipes) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front bumper slightly loose but secure

Fail 21 Nov 2017 117,715 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking pump area (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre rear upper stop lamp not working.

coolant radiator housing broken.

coolant radiator insecure.

front registration plate damaged.

gear box oil leak

off side rear steel brake pipe corroded.

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer and brackets very corroded.

slight exhaust blow at rear silencer.

Pass 22 Nov 2016 109,087 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake efficiency slightly low

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

slightly oil leak gear box area

Pass 25 Nov 2015 103,891 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 102,696 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 102,696 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 May 2013 98,344 miles

Engine malfunction light on

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 98,344 miles

Engine malfunction light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 90,866 miles

crack in front vrn plate

Fail 16 May 2012 90,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

crack in front vrn plate

Fail 12 May 2012 90,810 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Both headlamp adjusters broken and not working

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

There is a oil leak coming from the gear box

Pass 21 May 2011 82,655 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 78,922 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 78,012 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine noisy / low on oil

front Number plate cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2008 72,123 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 42,873 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 36,569 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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AD03 AZW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AZW, 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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AD03 AZW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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