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AD52 AMK

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,172 mi
Last recorded158,172 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 158,172 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 151,616 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 145,795 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 142,012 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 142,007 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 138,574 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 138,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 133,942 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 127,531 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 127,467 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 120,997 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 120,997 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 113,994 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 113,994 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 104,299 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 96,332 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 88,025 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 76,651 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 AMK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AMK, 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 AMK registered?

AD52 AMK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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