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AJ03 EYW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,077 mi
Last recorded159,077 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 EYW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 159,077 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 159,077 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 140,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 140,971 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 123,754 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 123,754 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 113,895 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 113,895 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 96,039 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 96,038 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure clip/missing (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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Pass 26 Mar 2015 82,161 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,061 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,295 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 63,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 54,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,172 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 48,172 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 39,851 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 39,851 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 May 2008 33,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 33,987 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 25,101 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 16,831 miles

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

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 EYW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EYW, 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 EYW registered?

AJ03 EYW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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