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AJ53 GVO

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,229 mi
Last recorded96,229 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GVO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 96,229 miles

FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS HAS BEEN HEAVILY WAX OILED

Pass 8 Jan 2021 92,995 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 90,491 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,860 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 83,544 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 77,233 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 69,535 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 62,655 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 62,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 57,210 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 50,729 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 50,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 46,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 37,655 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 30,377 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 25,066 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 18,779 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 GVO is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GVO, 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 GVO registered?

AJ53 GVO is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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