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AD52 BZO

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,807 mi
Last recorded125,807 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 BZO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 125,807 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 123,139 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 123,119 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 115,780 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 115,780 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 99,027 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 91,845 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 91,841 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 82,165 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2015 82,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 75,456 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 75,456 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 73,595 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 73,595 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 72,198 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 62,194 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 56,641 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 50,585 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 37,378 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 37,378 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 28,620 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 21,535 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 BZO is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol 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 BZO, 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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AD52 BZO is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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