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AD52 XRZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,167 mi
Last recorded148,167 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XRZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 148,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake caliper flexi hose secured with cable tie

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 148,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak From rear silencer joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake caliper flexi hose secured with cable tie

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 137,868 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded From front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded From front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked in tread grooves

Oil leak From engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer connection (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 137,868 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded From front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded From front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked in tread grooves

Oil leak From engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer connection (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 127,130 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear n/s suspension bump stop worn

some brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 3 Oct 2016 127,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear n/s suspension bump stop worn

some brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 25 Sep 2015 116,798 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to get low on tread (3mm)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

some brake pipes starting to rust

under body starting to rust

Pass 7 Oct 2014 107,716 miles

Oil misting around bottom of engine.

Rear indicators starting to discolour.

Some brake pipes starting to rust.

Fail 7 Oct 2014 107,716 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil misting around bottom of engine.

Rear indicators starting to discolour.

Some brake pipes starting to rust.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 98,219 miles

Both front wipers split on edges.

Exhaust backbox mount broken.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre 2-3mm tread.

Oil misting around bottom of engine.

Some brake pipes starting to rust.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 98,219 miles

Both front wipers split on edges.

Exhaust backbox mount broken.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre 2-3mm tread.

Oil misting around bottom of engine.

Some brake pipes starting to rust.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 88,195 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 2 Oct 2012 88,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 10 Oct 2011 78,807 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 78,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 77,287 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 71,205 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2010 71,205 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 62,517 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 59,186 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 51,700 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 39,138 miles

n/s exterier mirror glass cracked

wiper blades tend to smear windscreen

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 XRZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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