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AD03 BZP

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,734 mi
Last recorded157,734 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 BZP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 157,734 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 154,819 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 154,810 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 152,079 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 145,016 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 145,014 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Rear Seat belt installation in such a position that loading the belt causes the cushion to be raised or significantly compressed, allowing the occupant to effectively move forward (5.3.1l)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 134,945 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 121,453 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 104,839 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 86,786 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 70,789 miles

Slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 61,597 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 45,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 38,736 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 31,147 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,386 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 BZP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AD03 BZP, 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 BZP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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