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AD52 AOS

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,138 mi
Last recorded133,138 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 AOS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 133,138 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 133,126 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2018 126,014 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 125,902 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 118,536 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 114,062 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 114,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 108,671 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2015 108,671 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2014 103,361 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 97,149 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 97,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 97,140 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 88,827 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 79,700 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 79,700 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 69,435 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 57,388 miles

injector seat leaking

Pass 22 Jan 2008 48,721 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 37,856 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 37,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 30,316 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 AOS is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AOS, 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 AOS registered?

AD52 AOS is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is AD52 AOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 AOS shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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