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AJ03 VZL

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

191,205 mi
Last recorded191,205 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VZL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 191,205 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp smashed

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear wheel tight on rotation

Rear shock absorbers dust covers broken

both front seat mechanism worn

exhaust heat shield loose

oil weap

Fail 6 Sep 2016 191,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front fog lamp smashed

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear wheel tight on rotation

Rear shock absorbers dust covers broken

both front seat mechanism worn

eml on

exhaust heat shield loose

oil weap

Pass 2 Sep 2015 179,925 miles

Coolant level low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 179,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant level low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 165,946 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 165,978 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear ex weak/rusty but passable

n/s front seat will not tip

Fail 29 Aug 2014 165,946 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 152,453 miles

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

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

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

engine coolant level low

Fail 6 Sep 2013 152,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine coolant level low

Pass 28 Aug 2012 132,992 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 132,992 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 116,498 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 98,623 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 86,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 86,257 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 65,333 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 65,333 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 50,467 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2006 35,752 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 VZL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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