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AJ03 GHH

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,416 mi
Last recorded106,416 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 106,416 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 101,864 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 101,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 97,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm cracked on edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily cracked on tread

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm sightly cracked on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked on outer edge of tread

Fail 26 Feb 2018 97,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm cracked on edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily cracked on tread

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm sightly cracked on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked on outer edge of tread

Pass 24 Feb 2017 92,817 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 92,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 89,231 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 87,355 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 84,595 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,581 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 72,132 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 64,782 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 55,271 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 45,425 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 45,425 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 35,177 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 24,946 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 16,863 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 GHH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GHH, 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 GHH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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