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AJ53 GUE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,857 mi
Last recorded113,857 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GUE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 113,857 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2026 113,857 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket detached. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 104,572 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 98,303 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 92,308 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 86,406 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 82,533 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 77,149 miles

CORROSION TO REAR SPRINGS AND EXHAUST

Pass 19 Oct 2018 66,653 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight dampness around steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2017 56,598 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

all road springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

headlight aims on upper limits

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2016 49,203 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough felt through rack (2.2.D.1)

exhaust brackets corroded

o/s/r light cluster damaged

rear road springs corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 39,017 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 33,362 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 30,952 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 29,073 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 29,073 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 26,779 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 23,666 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 20,718 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 18,236 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 15,887 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 12,089 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 GUE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 GUE, 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 GUE registered?

AJ53 GUE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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