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AK52 ZNB

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,631 mi
Last recorded115,631 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 ZNB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 115,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 115,531 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 106,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 106,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 99,418 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 92,258 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 86,268 miles

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

excessive engine noise timing belt to be checked

Fail 7 Dec 2019 86,170 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

excessive engine noise timing belt to be checked

Pass 22 Dec 2018 80,345 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 74,838 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 66,668 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 66,668 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 59,546 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 59,546 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 51,179 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 51,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Boot full not allowing insoection of boot floor

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Washer stalk faulty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 44,251 miles

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber perishing

Fail 20 Dec 2013 44,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber perishing

Pass 28 Dec 2012 40,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 31 Dec 2011 35,306 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 26,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 24,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 21,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 18,634 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 15,149 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 11,998 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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AK52 ZNB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AK52 ZNB, 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 AK52 ZNB registered?

AK52 ZNB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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