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AD52 BYT

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,897 mi
Last recorded109,897 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 109,897 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2016 94,665 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 94,655 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 93,355 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 93,355 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 88,458 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 83,196 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 83,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 78,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 73,326 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 68,330 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 68,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 62,715 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 62,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 56,987 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 49,661 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 39,056 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 BYT is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD52 BYT registered?

AD52 BYT is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 January 2003.

Is AD52 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 BYT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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