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AJ52 ZBL

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,660 mi
Last recorded117,660 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 ZBL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 117,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank filler pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 106,825 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 106,825 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 93,014 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 93,013 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 88,186 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is blued (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 88,182 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is blued (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear service brake lazy

Pass 15 Sep 2017 87,711 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 87,708 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 86,920 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 86,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose to wheel cyinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 85,450 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 74,717 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 71,700 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 70,258 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Jan 2011 68,355 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 64,069 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 57,015 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 57,015 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 42,999 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 30,470 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 30,470 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 22,727 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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AJ52 ZBL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 AJ52 ZBL, 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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AJ52 ZBL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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