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AD52 XCO

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

182,429 mi
Last recorded182,429 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XCO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 182,429 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 182,378 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 168,401 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 168,401 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front sub frame holed & corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 163,046 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 156,198 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 156,197 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 151,040 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 150,971 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 143,946 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 143,945 miles

Nearside rear brake binding 51kg (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 133,895 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 124,051 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 113,655 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 113,655 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 108,452 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 105,461 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 101,027 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 101,026 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 94,307 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 84,687 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 77,829 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 68,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F and N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2007 55,251 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 46,073 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 XCO is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XCO, 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 XCO registered?

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

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