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BF03 FLD

2003 Ford Fiesta TDCI

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

132,432 mi
Last recorded132,432 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 FLD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta TDCI
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 132,432 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 132,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding WHEEL BEARING NOT CHECKED (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high WON'T ADJUST (4.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 126,816 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 120,962 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 116,154 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 112,305 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 112,299 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 105,893 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2019 105,893 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 99,493 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 93,505 miles

Front no plate cracked

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 93,505 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section holed (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system excessively rough top mount bearing worn causing coil spring to not move corroectly (2.2.D.1)

Front no plate cracked

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 87,580 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 82,735 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 92,735 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front number plate damaged

general wear on discs

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre ext. heat shield loose

ext. system getting rusty in places

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

rad. header tank empty

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,140 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 77,140 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre ext. heat shield loose

ext. system getting rusty in places

general wear on discs

metal brake lights starting to rust in places

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 72,683 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,810 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 63,687 miles

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

SLIGHT WEAR TO BOTH FRONT INNER FACE OF BRAKE DISCS

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 63,687 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

SLIGHT WEAR TO BOTH FRONT INNER FACE OF BRAKE DISCS

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 57,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 51,528 miles

BOTH FRONT FOG LIGHTS INSECURE,COOLANT LEAK.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 45,470 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 45,467 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,485 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 23,735 miles

all four tyres are on limit

wipers not great

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta TDCI?

Based on 456 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,845
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2
position lamp(s) not working 2
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2
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BF03 FLD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta TDCI in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta TDCI fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF03 FLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta TDCI typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fiesta TDCI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF03 FLD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta TDCI, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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