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AE52 SKZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

198,045 mi
Last recorded198,045 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 SKZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 198,045 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 186,644 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 186,644 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 173,816 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 173,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 156,707 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 128,862 miles

Central central rear seat belt not fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 18 Aug 2017 121,116 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing seat belt not fitted ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 110,833 miles

slight exhaust blow rear silencer

Fail 22 Aug 2016 110,833 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight exhaust blow rear silencer

Pass 21 Aug 2015 105,899 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 100,735 miles

Small tears on both wiper rubbers.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 95,853 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 95,779 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 91,157 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 91,157 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 85,685 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 85,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 80,404 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 76,021 miles

slight movement through steering wheel

Pass 8 Jan 2008 70,150 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 64,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 64,883 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2005 58,498 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 58,498 miles

Offside Rear 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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AE52 SKZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SKZ, 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 SKZ registered?

AE52 SKZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 January 2003.

Is AE52 SKZ safe to buy?

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