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AJ03 FPC

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,473 mi
Last recorded98,473 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 FPC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 98,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017 98,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working stop light and side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 91,932 miles

front tyres worn inner edges..slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 1 Feb 2016 91,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn inner edges..slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jan 2015 83,055 miles

o/s front too rear brake pipe corroded..injector blow past

Fail 26 Jan 2015 83,055 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s front too rear brake pipe corroded..injector blow past

Pass 1 Feb 2014 74,464 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges..slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing..rear tyres worn inner edges too limits..195/50r15

Pass 21 Jan 2013 70,970 miles

rear tyres worn inner edges..ball joint boots cracked..t/r/end boots cracked

Fail 31 Jan 2012 67,924 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on edges..o/s track rod end boot cracked..both bottom ball joint boots cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2012 67,924 miles

front tyres worn on edges..o/s track rod end boot cracked..both bottom ball joint boots cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2011 64,771 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 60,437 miles

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 60,437 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 48,623 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking inbetween tread andclose to legal limit [2mm]

offside rear tyre cracking inbetween tread and low on tread [3mm]

Pass 28 Apr 2008 40,376 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 40,376 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,050 miles

rear tyres cracking

slight blow from engine

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 25 Apr 2006 30,399 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 FPC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FPC, 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 FPC registered?

AJ03 FPC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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