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AC09 ZAC

2013 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,175 mi
Last recorded153,175 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Fiesta51,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC09 ZAC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 153,175 miles

Offside front outer CV boot weeping grease

Pass 11 Feb 2025 87,137 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 84,303 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside slightly cracking on offside front tyre

Fail 4 May 2024 84,294 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside slightly cracking on offside front tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2023 74,326 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 74,316 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 68,428 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 62,554 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 62,548 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and splitting in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and splitting in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 55,263 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

both rear treads surface cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2018 50,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 42,648 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 33,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut (2.7.3)

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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AC09 ZAC is a 2013 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,921 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 AC09 ZAC, 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 13 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AC09 ZAC registered?

AC09 ZAC is a 2013 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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