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AG52 AFV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,484 mi
Last recorded181,484 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 AFV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 181,484 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust shield insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2017 181,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2016 158,820 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 140,113 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 140,113 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 121,991 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside sill damaged

rear engine stabiliser bracket rubber bush deteriorated

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2014 121,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside sill damaged

rear engine stabiliser bracket rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2013 106,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhuast box corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2013 106,817 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhuast box corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 93,639 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear shock absorber cover broken

Fail 14 Mar 2012 93,639 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear shock absorber cover broken

Pass 17 Mar 2011 81,743 miles

n/s/r shock absorber cover adrift

Fail 17 Mar 2011 81,743 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/r shock absorber cover adrift

Pass 18 Mar 2010 68,146 miles

both rear shock absorber covers adrift

Pass 12 Feb 2010 68,002 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 63,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to the inner sidewall

nearside headlamp aim is only just within spec

several small chips across windscreen

wiper wear warnings are visible but wipers still clear screen ok

Fail 12 Feb 2009 63,043 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to the inner sidewall

nearside headlamp aim is only just within spec

several small chips across windscreen

wiper wear warnings are visible but wipers still clear screen ok

Pass 14 Feb 2008 59,254 miles

rear exhaust section outer skin is deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 9 Feb 2007 49,918 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 37,749 miles

oil leak

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 AFV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AFV, 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 AFV registered?

AG52 AFV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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