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AK52 ZPD

2003 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,945 mi
Last recorded83,945 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 ZPD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 83,945 miles

Coolant leak very slight from pump ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside slightly binding (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre cracking on side walls

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 79,449 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

front seats cannot be tilted forwards

power steering pipe fouling o/s drive shaft

Fail 18 Jul 2016 79,353 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

front seats cannot be tilted forwards

power steering pipe fouling o/s drive shaft

Pass 16 Jul 2015 71,848 miles

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

both front seats cannot be tilted forwards

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2015 71,848 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front seats cannot be tilted forwards

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2014 66,440 miles

Both front seat wont tilt.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 60,637 miles

both front seat back rests wont tilt,rear child seat fitted belt not checked

Fail 17 Jul 2013 60,637 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front seat back rests wont tilt,rear child seat fitted belt not checked

Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,820 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 49,525 miles

power steering hose is rubbing on the o/s drive shaft

Pass 12 Jul 2010 45,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 May 2010 45,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 18 Mar 2009 34,023 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 34,023 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,274 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 22,521 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 22,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 17,601 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 ZPD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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