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AK52 ZSV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,287 mi
Last recorded157,287 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 ZSV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 157,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2017 139,472 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 139,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 133,084 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 133,084 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 126,030 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on front brake discs

exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside rear light lense damaged

some buckling on wheel rims

Pass 6 Jan 2015 126,030 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside rear light lense damaged

some buckling on wheel rims

Pass 19 Dec 2013 116,439 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R shocker dust cover adrift

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 116,411 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R shocker dust cover adrift

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 104,558 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

electrical towing socket cover damaged

rear exhaust back box badly corroded around weld

Pass 7 Jan 2012 93,820 miles

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

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

Reverse light inop

Pass 29 Dec 2010 84,492 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 84,492 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f anti roll bar link slightly bent

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall starting to perish

Pass 29 Dec 2009 73,357 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 63,050 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 63,050 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 53,543 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 41,557 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 27,593 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 ZSV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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