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AK52 ZZF

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

73,059 mi
Last recorded73,059 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 73,059 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2018 73,058 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

eml light on

Fail 22 Mar 2018 73,052 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temp repair (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 64,120 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine management lamp on

Fail 6 Mar 2017 64,031 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped floor (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure floor (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine management lamp on

Pass 15 Mar 2016 56,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Nearside Rear tyre cut on sidewall

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 56,784 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear (7.2.1)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Nearside Rear tyre cut on sidewall

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

accident damage to nearside rear

nearside rear tyre cut

Fail 23 Feb 2015 53,971 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

accident damage to nearside rear

nearside front tyre cut

Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,145 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 49,713 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 49,713 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 44,189 miles

Drivers seat not tilting

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside front brake pipe rusty

Slight buckle in Nearside rear wheel rim

Slight whine from engine - pulley / belt ?

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,189 miles

Drivers seat not tilting

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside front brake pipe rusty

Slight buckle in Nearside rear wheel rim

Slight whine from engine - pulley / belt ?

Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,554 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 39,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 35,364 miles

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

drivers seat not tilting.

Fail 11 Mar 2010 35,360 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

drivers seat not tilting.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,202 miles

195/50 VR15 - Both rear tyres perished

Both front tyre walls split ( Nearside also very near limit )

Pass 15 Feb 2008 25,336 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 22,968 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,195 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 16,208 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 ZZF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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