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AD52 XFC

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,921 mi
Last recorded109,921 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XFC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 109,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 103,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 99,867 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 96,659 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 93,232 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 93,185 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 92,205 miles

slight misting of oil around gearbox

Fail 15 Apr 2019 92,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

slight misting of oil around gearbox

Pass 10 Apr 2018 91,119 miles

oil residue

Fail 10 Apr 2018 91,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil residue

Pass 11 Apr 2017 89,788 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 89,788 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 88,189 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Coolant bottle fractured

Emissions - Carbon Monoxide & Hydrocarbon readings high

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

Washer switch worn and has to be pressed very hard to operate

Fail 19 Apr 2016 88,189 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant bottle fractured

Emissions - Carbon Monoxide & Hydrocarbon readings high

Exhaust system corroded

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

Washer switch worn and has to be pressed very hard to operate

Pass 21 Apr 2015 86,529 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to rear chassis

cracking to o/s/f tyre

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 86,521 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to rear chassis

cracking to o/s/f tyre

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 85,193 miles

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

exahust back box corroded

front brake discs corroded

surface corrosion to front suspension components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 81,537 miles

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 12 Nov 2010 75,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 69,516 miles

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2008 63,664 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 58,570 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 53,491 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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AD52 XFC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AD52 XFC, 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 AD52 XFC registered?

AD52 XFC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is AD52 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 XFC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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