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AJ03 AHD

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

103,900 mi
Last recorded103,900 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 AHD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 103,900 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 101,425 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 101,425 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 98,139 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 96,006 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 96,006 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 93,627 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 93,627 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 91,440 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 91,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 87,824 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 87,824 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 85,539 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 85,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,284 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 79,978 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 79,978 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 75,475 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall

n/s/f wheel rim dented slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2008 71,946 miles

centre rear brake light not working

slight dent in n/s/f wheel rim

Fail 3 Apr 2008 71,946 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre rear brake light not working

slight dent in n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 5 Apr 2007 69,569 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 69,568 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 58,254 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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AJ03 AHD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc 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 AJ03 AHD, 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 AJ03 AHD registered?

AJ03 AHD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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