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AJ03 BNL

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

91,186 mi
Last recorded91,186 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 BNL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 91,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 86,332 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Slight exhaust leak

Slight under vehicle body corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 77,691 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

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

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

Vehicle body corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2018 77,688 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

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

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

Vehicle body corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 71,297 miles

Both rear tyres worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edges and showing signs of deterioration

Exhaust centre section support heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Slight deterioration of O/S/F tyre evident (surface cracks)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,592 miles

Both rear tyres worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edges and surface cracks evident

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 65,408 miles

Both rear tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Handbrake cables corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 62,328 miles

Both front tyres worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 58,705 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 55,257 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight deteriation of rear exhaust silencer

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 51,579 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Coolant leak

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

O/S/F fog lamp damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,562 miles

Both rear tyres worn below 1.6mm of tread on outer edges

O/S/F fog lamp damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,688 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 32,310 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play steering rack ends

Pass 21 Mar 2007 26,511 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

some play steering rack to nearside track rod end

Pass 5 Apr 2006 20,450 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 BNL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AJ03 BNL, 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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AJ03 BNL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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