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AJ53 CZL

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,041 mi
Last recorded74,041 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 74,041 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 73,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes covered in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both O/S & N/S Rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 73,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes covered in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both O/S & N/S Rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 71,575 miles

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

Coolant leak Coolant level low ()

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both O/S & N/S inner pads close to 1.5 mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil filter corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both O/S & N/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 71,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Centre brake lamp working only (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak Coolant level low ()

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both O/S & N/S inner pads close to 1.5 mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil filter corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both O/S & N/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 67,349 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 67,348 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 63,375 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 60,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake pipes covered in thick grease/underseal!

coolant low

Pass 12 Nov 2019 57,706 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

all brake pipes covered in thick grease!

coolant low

Pass 25 Oct 2018 53,277 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brakes pipes covered in thick grease/underseal!!

Pass 31 Oct 2017 47,372 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes covered in thick grease!!

alt belt cracking

Fail 31 Oct 2017 47,372 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes covered in thick grease!!

alt belt cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2016 41,733 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 40,699 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 38,575 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 36,628 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 36,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 34,856 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 32,304 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 29,652 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 26,854 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 23,265 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 19,314 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 15,395 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 CZL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ53 CZL, 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 CZL registered?

AJ53 CZL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is AJ53 CZL safe to buy?

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