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AD52 BZJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

163,475 mi
Last recorded163,475 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 BZJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 163,475 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 163,475 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 160,702 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 157,903 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 155,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 152,194 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 149,821 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 146,861 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 146,855 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 140,144 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 133,351 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 133,320 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 127,463 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 121,376 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 113,251 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 104,871 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 104,871 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 97,071 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 87,770 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 77,611 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 67,775 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 57,965 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 48,875 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 36,721 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 26,702 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 BZJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BZJ, 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 BZJ registered?

AD52 BZJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is AD52 BZJ safe to buy?

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