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AJ52 ZDZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,459 mi
Last recorded90,459 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 ZDZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 90,459 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 81,925 miles

Alternator drive belt rubber is cracking.

Both front tyres are getting low on tread.

Fuel tank filler pipes are corroding.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

gear box is leaking oil.

Pass 21 Jan 2013 71,319 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 71,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 58,580 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 50,119 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 50,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 44,272 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 38,886 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 33,457 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 33,457 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 29,238 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 23,290 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 23,289 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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AJ52 ZDZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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