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AK52 ZSO

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,457 mi
Last recorded95,457 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 95,457 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 92,384 miles

EML lamp on

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 92,376 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)

EML lamp on

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 89,342 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 86,402 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 86,420 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 83,137 miles

EML light on dash

Pass 17 Sep 2011 79,671 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 74,973 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front no plate deteriorating

offside front,inner driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 10 Sep 2010 74,973 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no plate deteriorating

offside front,inner driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2009 70,046 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 70,046 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

engine oil not showing on dipstick

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 8 Oct 2008 60,254 miles

Bad cuts in both rear tyre inner walls

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Engine management light on

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,521 miles

nearside front roadwheel has slight damage on inside.

nearside front tyre split on inner sidewall.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 30,514 miles

cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

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 ZSO is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZSO, 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 ZSO registered?

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

Is AK52 ZSO safe to buy?

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