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AJ53 GXC

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

47,972 mi
Last recorded47,972 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 47,972 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 39,093 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside 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))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 39,093 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 29,270 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jul 2019 20,431 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 18,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 18,583 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 16,040 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 16,040 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 15,326 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 15,326 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 14,492 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 13,531 miles

surface corrosion to some under body components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 12,480 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Oct 2012 11,495 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 10,267 miles

front & rear tyres are cracking on the sidewalls & between the tread

front wiper blades are smearing

Pass 12 Nov 2010 9,258 miles

all tyres are cracking between tread

Pass 29 Oct 2009 8,198 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 7,180 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 6,506 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 5,438 miles

tyre wall n/s cut

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 GXC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GXC, 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 GXC registered?

AJ53 GXC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is AJ53 GXC safe to buy?

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