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AG52 AHC

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

144,094 mi
Last recorded144,094 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 AHC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 144,094 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 119,356 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2023 102,822 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 102,540 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 80,686 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 80,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2018 61,877 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 61,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 51,825 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 48,947 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 47,759 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 45,528 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 42,904 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 42,904 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 40,650 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 40,650 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 38,440 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 36,120 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 33,367 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 33,367 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 30,243 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 24,946 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 19,515 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 AHC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AHC, 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 AHC registered?

AG52 AHC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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