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AK52 ZST

2003 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,858 mi
Last recorded96,858 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 96,858 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 96,856 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 89,561 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 89,359 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 83,628 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 83,626 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 78,587 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 71,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 71,406 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 62,566 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 62,566 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 53,539 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 53,539 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 43,194 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,077 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 16,026 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 11,667 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 11,667 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 ZST 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 61.1%.

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 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 ZST, 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 ZST registered?

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

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The MOT history for AK52 ZST shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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