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AJ03 GGE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

147,033 mi
Last recorded147,033 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 GGE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 147,033 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes from front to rear of car covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 137,042 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 135,484 miles

slight corrosion to front brake pipes

Pass 21 Apr 2021 133,782 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion to brake pipe

slight corrosion to chassis

Fail 21 Apr 2021 133,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight corrosion to brake pipe

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 26 May 2020 130,870 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 125,449 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel filler pipes slight corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2018 123,992 miles

both front tyres over half worn

front and rear brake pipes to wheels corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2018 123,991 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front tyres over half worn

front and rear brake pipes to wheels corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2017 121,417 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 119,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 117,217 miles

slight corrosion to chassis and inner cills

Pass 10 Apr 2014 113,957 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2014 113,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 110,346 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 110,346 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 106,880 miles

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

N/s/f brake disc inner edge slight worn

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 101,738 miles

O/s/f seat unable to gain acess to rear seats

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 97,164 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 97,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 91,565 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 91,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 86,090 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 81,469 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 60,099 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 GGE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GGE, 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 GGE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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