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AD03 CAU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,826 mi
Last recorded73,826 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 73,826 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 70,327 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 64,499 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 58,537 miles

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

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

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

engine coolant level low- coolant leak signs on engine coolant hose

off side front tyre has worn inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2013 58,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

engine coolant level low- coolant leak signs on engine coolant hose

off side front tyre has worn inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,587 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 43,948 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 35,281 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 27,815 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 21,443 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 12,731 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 9,694 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 CAU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol 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 AD03 CAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 CAU registered?

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

Is AD03 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 CAU 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.

Does AD03 CAU have outstanding finance?

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