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EF52 UZC

2003 Ford Fiesta LX

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,189 mi
Last recorded88,189 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 UZC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta LX
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 88,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER GROOVE DOWN TO 1.74mm - 175/665R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

REAR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Fail 8 Apr 2024 88,189 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BULB FITTED WRONG (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps 239 BULB FITTED (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER GROOVE DOWN TO 1.74mm - 175/665R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BULB FITTED WRONG (4.2.3 (c))

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

REAR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 19 Apr 2023 77,491 miles

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

Front front both shock absorbers top mount nuts corroded

Offside Front Front door window trim missing

coolant low

Pass 12 Apr 2022 71,172 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front door window trim misssing

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

front both sides shock absorbers top mount nuts corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2022 71,172 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front door window trim misssing

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front both sides shock absorbers top mount nuts corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2021 63,647 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2021 63,638 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 60,713 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 58,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,065 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 50,585 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,669 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 34,751 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 34,751 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,844 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,201 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,343 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,282 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 31,282 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 29,948 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 27,392 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,127 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 21,003 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 18,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,920 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 18,773 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta LX?

Based on 2,103 MOT tests across 689 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
3,583
Miles/Year
689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Hazard warning lamps inoperative 2
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1
drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up 1
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EF52 UZC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta LX in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta LX fails its MOT is hazard warning lamps inoperative, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF52 UZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was EF52 UZC registered?

EF52 UZC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta LX, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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