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AE53 DJE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,898 mi
Last recorded117,898 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 DJE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 117,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pads not visible to inspect

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 22 Aug 2024 116,364 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 6 Sep 2023 113,726 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse lights not working

Fail 6 Sep 2023 113,725 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 5 Sep 2022 111,648 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 109,248 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 107,486 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 105,158 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 102,647 miles

Both rear shock absorber travel stops perished/broken away.

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 7 Sep 2018 102,647 miles

Both rear shock absorber travel stops perished/broken away.

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2017 99,344 miles

rear silencer corroding

Fail 4 Sep 2017 99,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2016 95,498 miles

rear exhaust box corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2016 95,498 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2015 91,811 miles

N/s/f inner rim damaged

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 88,242 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 85,558 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 85,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 78,852 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 74,268 miles

o/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2010 67,355 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 58,851 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 48,837 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 48,837 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 39,297 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,624 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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AE53 DJE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AE53 DJE, 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 AE53 DJE registered?

AE53 DJE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is AE53 DJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 DJE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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