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AG52 BBV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,561 mi
Last recorded126,561 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 BBV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 126,561 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 126,561 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 115,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2023 114,364 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2023 114,357 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 110,467 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 103,860 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust has minor gas leaks

Slight play in the steering & track rod ends

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

front & rear brake pipes are corroding

slight seepage of oil / dampness on steering rack gaitors

Fail 22 Apr 2021 103,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust has minor gas leaks

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Slight play in the steering & track rod ends

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

front & rear brake pipes are corroding

slight seepage of oil / dampness on steering rack gaitors

Pass 27 Apr 2020 91,645 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust has minor gas leaks

NSF tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Slight play in the steering & track rod ends

brake pipes are corroding

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

front brake discs are scored / corroded

front brake pads are getting low

slight seepage of oil on steering rack gaitors

Fail 27 Apr 2020 91,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust has minor gas leaks

NSF tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Slight play in the steering & track rod ends

brake pipes are corroding

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

front brake discs are scored / corroded

front brake pads are getting low

slight seepage of oil on steering rack gaitors

Pass 25 Apr 2019 88,530 miles

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust has minor gas leaks

Slight play in the steering & track rod ends

brake pipes are starting to corroded

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

Pass 24 Apr 2018 66,369 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 56,261 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,861 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Spare wheel fitted to off side rear.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 45,177 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 43,743 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 43,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 42,045 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 39,687 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 39,687 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,292 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 35,143 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 32,530 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 29,385 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 28,787 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 28,787 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 23,906 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 18,063 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 BBV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BBV, 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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AG52 BBV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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