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AJ53 CYV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,202 mi
Last recorded99,202 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 CYV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 99,202 miles

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

Central brake light

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both dust covers missing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 99,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central brake light

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both dust covers missing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 96,733 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both dust covers missing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded

centre brake light and reverse light not working

Fail 13 Oct 2020 96,733 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both dust covers missing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Rear exhaus heat sheild

centre brake light and reverse light not working

Pass 15 Oct 2019 94,318 miles

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

Central brake lamp

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Rear shock absorber covers

Fail 11 Oct 2019 94,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

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

Central brake lamp

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Rear shock absorber covers

Pass 17 Oct 2018 91,201 miles

Central brake light

Rear shock absorber covers

Fail 17 Oct 2018 91,201 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central brake light

Rear shock absorber covers

exhaust heat sheild

Pass 17 Oct 2017 88,195 miles

Central brake light

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

Offside headlamp lense

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

Rear tyres

Fail 17 Oct 2017 88,195 miles

Offside headlamp lense

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

Central brake light

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

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

Rear tyres

Pass 18 Oct 2016 79,977 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 79,977 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 69,489 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 60,415 miles

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

water pump?

Pass 17 Oct 2013 50,904 miles

inner brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Oct 2012 41,330 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 36,330 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 36,330 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 33,715 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 33,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,421 miles

light ajuster noisey o/s

Pass 14 Oct 2008 26,460 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 21,533 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 15,806 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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AJ53 CYV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver 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 AJ53 CYV, 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 AJ53 CYV registered?

AJ53 CYV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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