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AO52 ZTB

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

121,173 mi
Last recorded121,173 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ZTB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 121,173 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 120,072 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 119,099 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 119,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 113,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 104,487 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 98,351 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 89,578 miles

Oil leak engine area

Pass 30 Sep 2015 82,793 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 79,531 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe worn.

n/s/r tyre close to 1.6 mm.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 73,987 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 68,184 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 62,132 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 56,546 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 50,204 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 44,643 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 39,047 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 31,793 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2006 25,908 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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AO52 ZTB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AO52 ZTB, 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 AO52 ZTB registered?

AO52 ZTB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is AO52 ZTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 ZTB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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