MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake performance not tested Leaking pipes (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both rear (4.7.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Handbrake lever has little reserve travel
Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
fuel weeping from hose clamp on filler neck
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Engine management light on.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
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AD52 XNZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 XNZ, 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 XNZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 January 2003.
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