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AG52 AFU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,063 mi
Last recorded99,063 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 AFU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 99,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front at rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm now (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen marked by wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

high level brake light not working

no interior mirror fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2021 99,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front at rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm now (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen marked by wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

high level brake light not working

no interior mirror fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2020 87,658 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 71,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 71,176 miles

Emissions not tested exaust blowing to badly at rear (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe onto box cracked through (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 66,599 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 66,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 64,611 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 28 Jan 2016 62,070 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Jan 2016 62,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jan 2015 59,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

one exhaust mount broken

wiper blade,s will soon require replacing

Fail 27 Jan 2015 59,766 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

one exhaust mount broken

wiper blade,s will soon require replacing

Pass 28 Jan 2014 57,002 miles

front tyre,s are wearing on inside edge

Fail 28 Jan 2014 57,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

front tyre,s are wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 54,717 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 54,151 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 53,702 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 52,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2009 51,175 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 51,167 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 46,201 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 33,950 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 25,979 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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AG52 AFU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AG52 AFU, 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 AG52 AFU registered?

AG52 AFU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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