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AE04 ZCY

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,523 mi
Last recorded128,523 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 ZCY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 128,523 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 124,130 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 124,129 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 117,079 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 117,078 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 109,741 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 109,741 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner and outer surfaces (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 99,832 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 99,832 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 89,173 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 89,173 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 81,255 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 81,255 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 70,607 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 68,582 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)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 68,582 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,088 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust getting rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,177 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 58,177 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,511 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,003 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 42,376 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 36,453 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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AE04 ZCY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AE04 ZCY, 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 AE04 ZCY registered?

AE04 ZCY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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