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AJ03 CXX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,745 mi
Last recorded103,745 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 CXX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2021 103,745 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 98,842 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 98,835 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 89,325 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 78,427 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017

front hubs and carriers corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2017 70,174 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front hubs and carriers corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 65,691 miles

hubcaps fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 61,064 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 57,510 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 54,064 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 50,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 46,673 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 41,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,292 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,995 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 31,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 31,548 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 24,050 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006

advise surface cracking in tread pattern /grooves on all 4 tyres

Pass 6 Feb 2006 9,199 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 CXX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CXX, 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 CXX registered?

AJ03 CXX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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