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AG52 AYH

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

122,657 mi
Last recorded122,657 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 AYH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 122,657 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle mount corroded away and missing ( Still supported ) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 116,922 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 116,922 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 112,184 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 112,184 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 107,190 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 102,646 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 97,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 92,929 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 87,131 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 82,987 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 77,574 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 77,447 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 71,572 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 64,273 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 58,439 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 52,295 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 47,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play o/s/f inner tie rod end

Pass 24 Jan 2009 44,498 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 37,331 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 37,331 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 29,408 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 23,239 miles

Offside Inner Front 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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AG52 AYH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AYH, 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 AYH registered?

AG52 AYH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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