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AK52 ZXO

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,875 mi
Last recorded106,875 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 ZXO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 106,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake & suspension components corroded

under-body corroded in various locations

Pass 5 Feb 2024 104,764 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 104,757 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 102,101 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 98,588 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 96,358 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 96,308 miles

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 90,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front seat does not tilt forward (handle broken)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

gearbox sump seeping oil (strong advise)

surface corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2019 90,815 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front seat does not tilt forward (handle broken)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

gearbox sump seeping oil (strong advise)

surface corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2018 84,691 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes on the o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 82,391 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front inners (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear inners (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight corrosion to exhaust rear silencer through outer skin rear most hanger not attached

Slight oil leak from gearbox end cap

Pass 8 Apr 2016 77,198 miles

Both rear inner brake pipes corroded

Both rear tyres 3mm of tread approx

Light corrosion on exhaust rear section through outer skin rear most hanger not attached

Offside front tyre 3mm of tread approx

Pass 19 Mar 2015 71,667 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded through outer skin.

Fail 19 Mar 2015 71,667 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust rear most hanger corroded and loose

Pass 3 Apr 2014 66,357 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 59,555 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,778 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,764 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm of tread approx

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm of tread approx worn on outer edge no visible tread

Pass 25 Mar 2010 26,569 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 26,376 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn down to 2mm

Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,551 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 19,313 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 14,627 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged.

Pass 3 Jan 2006 11,708 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 ZXO is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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