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AJ03 XVE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,460 mi
Last recorded59,460 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 XVE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 59,460 miles

Rear Seats Folded down, Unable to Check rear Seatbelts

Pass 22 Jan 2024 54,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front seats do not tilt

Pass 30 Jan 2023 49,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot rubber cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall has cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 49,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 49,318 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 49,309 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure back rest (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 48,558 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 47,715 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 46,901 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 46,901 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 46,119 miles

Nearside Rear nsr tyre perished

Pass 23 Nov 2015 45,151 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 44,224 miles

o/side front metal brake pipe surface corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2013 43,084 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/f tyrea cracked and perished

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 42,356 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 41,298 miles

off side front ,near side front and near side rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 18 Nov 2011 41,298 miles

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

off side front ,near side front and near side rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Nov 2010 40,194 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 38,744 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 38,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 37,458 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 36,250 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 34,678 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,286 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 XVE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XVE, 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 XVE registered?

AJ03 XVE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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