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AE52 CUG

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,697 mi
Last recorded86,697 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 CUG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 86,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 May 2020 86,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 82,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive os driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 82,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive os driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 78,956 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 78,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 75,216 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 75,216 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 73,301 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 73,301 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 72,227 miles

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

Unable To Tilt Passenger Seat

Fail 29 Jan 2015 72,193 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine Light On

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

Unable To Tilt Passenger Seat

Pass 24 Jan 2014 69,012 miles

Engine Light On

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

Steering Rack Boot Looks Damp

Unable To Tilt Passenger Seat

Fail 24 Jan 2014 69,012 miles

Engine Light On

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

Steering Rack Boot Looks Damp

Unable To Tilt Passenger Seat

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 65,582 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 58,314 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 53,537 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rack end has slight play

Pass 22 Jan 2010 48,412 miles

Slight PAS fluid weep from steering rack.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 42,639 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 31,740 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 23,356 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 23,356 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

drivers side tilt handle broken

Pass 27 Jan 2006 15,137 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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AE52 CUG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black 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 AE52 CUG, 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 AE52 CUG registered?

AE52 CUG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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