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AJ03 GUW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

158,862 mi
Last recorded158,862 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 GUW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 158,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

parking brake just met requirements

Fail 19 Sep 2024 158,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

parking brake just met requirements

Pass 27 Sep 2023 138,146 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 116,039 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 116,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 115,805 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 115,012 miles

Coolant leak ()

parking brake just to req efficiency

Pass 4 Oct 2019 113,505 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2018 110,441 miles

slight leak from coolant resevoir

Fail 15 Sep 2018 110,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight leak from coolant resevoir

Pass 2 Sep 2017 106,052 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 106,052 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2016 104,154 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2015 90,544 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 78,222 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 78,183 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

centre high level stop light inop.

near-side steering rack gaiter twisted.

Pass 4 May 2013 65,478 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 55,378 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 55,378 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2011 44,679 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 25 May 2010 32,363 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 24,069 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 15,159 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 12,962 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 11,235 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 GUW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol 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 GUW, 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 GUW registered?

AJ03 GUW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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