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AJ03 XVP

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

121,516 mi
Last recorded121,516 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 XVP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 121,516 miles

exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 14 May 2016 121,516 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2015 107,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 101,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 101,907 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 May 2013 99,050 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 99,050 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 95,667 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f wheel buckled

Pass 27 Apr 2012 95,667 miles

n/s/f wheel buckled

Pass 21 Apr 2011 95,165 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 95,165 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 90,494 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 79,685 miles

coolant on min mark

exhaust system rusty back box very rusty

oil leak down rear of engine

Fail 21 Apr 2009 79,685 miles

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

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

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

aux belt cracking

coolant on min mark

exhaust system rusty back box very rusty

front brake pads appear 80% warm approx

oil leak down rear of engine

Pass 23 Apr 2008 74,065 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 70,831 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 70,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre low on pressure

Pass 25 Apr 2006 65,445 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 65,445 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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 XVP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel 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 XVP, 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 XVP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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