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AJ03 WJL

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,320 mi
Last recorded121,320 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 WJL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 121,320 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 117,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm(rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 117,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm(rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 107,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Heat shield insecure, likely to become detached.

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine/ gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 107,596 miles

Brake performance not tested Not tested due to excessive bind. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Heat shield insecure, likely to become detached.

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine/ gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 100,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 100,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 93,692 miles

1)Front and rear subframes corroding.(2)Rear coil springs corroding.(3)Slight oil seep gearbox/engine,(4)Drivers seat doesnt tilt forward cable broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and pipe front to rear poor condition (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wear edges slight surface cracking.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm uneven wear ,has nail in and surface cracking advise replace. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm surface cracking poor condition advise replace. (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside poor condition (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 93,685 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1)Front and rear subframes corroding.(2)Rear coil springs corroding.(3)Slight oil seep gearbox/engine,(4)Drivers seat doesnt tilt forward cable broken

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and pipe front to rear poor condition (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wear edges slight surface cracking.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm uneven wear ,has nail in and surface cracking advise replace. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm surface cracking poor condition advise replace. (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside poor condition (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 90,675 miles

Both front brake discs corroded/pitted.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in it.

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish.

Oil leak from engine.

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 84,430 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 844,237 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jun 2014 78,184 miles

Slight coolant leak @ expansion tank

Fail 9 Jun 2014 78,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Slight coolant leak @ expansion tank

Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,458 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake discs corroded

nearside front to rear / nearside and offside rear to hoses- brake pipes corroding

offside front brake pipe to hose corroded - STRONG ADVICE

offside front seat back release catch inoperative

powersteering pipes corroding

wipers smeary

Fail 30 Apr 2013 71,458 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

chip in windscreen

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded

nearside front to rear / nearside and offside rear to hoses- brake pipes corroding

offside front brake pipe to hose corroded - STRONG ADVICE

offside front seat back release catch inoperative

powersteering pipes corroding

wipers smeary

Pass 25 Apr 2012 65,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf seat tilt inop

Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,986 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 59,980 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 51,567 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 43,696 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 37,434 miles

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

drivers seat does not tilt forwards

Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,200 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 11,485 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 WJL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WJL, 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 WJL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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