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AJ53 GZW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,536 mi
Last recorded110,536 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GZW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 110,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 110,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended all (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 101,761 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 101,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 86,856 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 82,514 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 82,514 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 74,431 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 74,431 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 66,516 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 62,432 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 56,827 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 56,827 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 47,589 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 41,128 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 35,960 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 31,376 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Nov 2008 26,774 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 20,239 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 20,239 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 14,401 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 GZW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GZW, 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 GZW registered?

AJ53 GZW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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