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AE53 JFK

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

328,268 mi
Last recorded328,268 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 JFK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 328,268 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 328,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 309,445 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

body showing signs of corrosion around rear axle mounts

Fail 24 Aug 2023 309,445 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

body showing signs of corrosion around rear axle mounts

Pass 31 Aug 2022 288,138 miles

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

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

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

signs of corrosion around nearside rear axle mount

signs of corrosion on offside front outer sill

Fail 30 Aug 2022 288,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

signs of corrosion around nearside rear axle mount

signs of corrosion on offside front outer sill

Pass 3 Sep 2021 267,575 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 245,262 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 245,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 225,126 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 201,046 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 201,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 181,419 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 160,112 miles

power-steering pipes corroding

Rear nearside and offside brake pipes to and from brake hoses - corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2016 160,112 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed and corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear nearside and offside brake pipes to and from brake hoses - corroded

power-steering pipes corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2015 139,678 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre - nail in tread

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 120,422 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside rear brake pipes from hoses corroded

powersteering pipes corroding

Fail 30 Aug 2013 100,796 miles

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

front exhaust minor blow

offside rear brake pipe from hose corroded

powersteering pipes corroding

wipers smeary

Pass 30 Aug 2013 100,796 miles

front exhaust minor blow

offside rear brake pipe from hose corroded

powersteering pipes corroding

wipers smeary

Fail 1 Sep 2012 80,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 80,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 66,588 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 66,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 53,562 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 53,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,995 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,384 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 24,859 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 70,027 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 JFK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AE53 JFK, 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 JFK registered?

AE53 JFK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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