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AD52 XTR

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

161,773 mi
Last recorded161,773 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 161,773 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Various (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Various (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 161,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking Filler pipe to hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Bonnet release mechanism requires attention

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Various (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Various (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 153,696 miles

Various brake pipes are corroded

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pump is damp

Fail 8 Jan 2018 153,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster siezed (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pump is damp

Various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2017 143,255 miles

Nearside Parking brake requires attention

Various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2017 143,255 miles

Nearside Parking brake requires attention

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 125,393 miles

front to rear brake pipe started to corrod

Pass 21 Jan 2015 105,859 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 105,858 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s parking brake effort requires attention

Pass 29 Jan 2014 90,844 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 90,423 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2013 76,499 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 76,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 56,349 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2012 56,349 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2011 47,060 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2011 47,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 41,572 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 41,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,168 miles

advise coolant level low, reqs topped up

advise rear number plate beging to delaminate

advise rear wiper not clearing

Fail 20 Jan 2009 37,168 miles

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

advise coolant level low, reqs topped up

advise rear number plate beging to delaminate

advise rear wiper not clearing

Fail 19 Jan 2008 31,639 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 31,639 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 24,813 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 22,369 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 22,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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 XTR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XTR, 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 XTR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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