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AF59 ZSR

2009 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,184 mi
Last recorded121,184 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 ZSR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 121,184 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 112,438 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 112,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2023 106,450 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 106,448 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 103,335 miles

Noisy strut top mount

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 100,388 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 100,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 96,478 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 90,898 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 85,196 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 79,903 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 79,903 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 79,899 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 70,200 miles

rear heatshield is loose......

Pass 28 Aug 2015 61,457 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim All four (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,440 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)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,228 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 49,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,176 miles

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

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

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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AF59 ZSR is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 62,626 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 AF59 ZSR, 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 17 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF59 ZSR registered?

AF59 ZSR is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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