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AK52 ZRG

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,844 mi
Last recorded142,844 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 ZRG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 142,844 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

centre rear brake light not working

Fail 16 Jun 2021 142,844 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

centre rear brake light not working

Pass 27 Apr 2020 133,653 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 133,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 120,315 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 112,744 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 105,169 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 98,131 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 98,131 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 90,808 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 90,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 82,716 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 73,140 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 73,140 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 64,698 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 56,673 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 14 Dec 2010 56,673 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Dec 2009 48,177 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 41,259 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 33,469 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 33,469 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 25,449 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 17,579 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 ZRG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver 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 AK52 ZRG, 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 ZRG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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