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AJ03 XMY

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

139,230 mi
Last recorded139,230 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 139,230 miles

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

osr and nsr axel bushes are deteriorated

osr and nsr axle mount corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2024 139,230 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

osr and nsr axel bushes are deteriorated

osr and nsr axle mount corroded

Pass 8 May 2023 135,254 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 135,254 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axel mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axel mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 132,195 miles

chip on front windscreen

Fail 19 Apr 2022 132,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chip on front windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2021 127,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust blowing

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 127,900 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust blowing

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 123,242 miles

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

chip on front windscreen

Fail 29 Apr 2020 123,242 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

chip on front windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2019 117,949 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 111,801 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 106,616 miles

Exhaust middle pipe blowing

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 99,961 miles

Exhaust pipe blowing

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 90,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 83,131 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 74,093 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 65,091 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,353 miles

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 27 Apr 2010 46,556 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 46,556 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 39,707 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 39,683 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 33,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 27,452 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 27,452 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 21,677 miles

chips in windowscreen

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 XMY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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