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AJ53 HKZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Orange Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,140 mi
Last recorded129,140 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HKZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 129,140 miles

195/55/R15/85V. OF 5 OR 6 NR 4 NF 6mm.

Front Front brake pipes missing designed clips, fixed using two cable ties.

Offside Front Seat tilt handle inoperative.

Pass 23 Jan 2018 124,963 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 118,819 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 107,036 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 106,980 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 96,406 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 96,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 91,683 miles

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 85,808 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 80,265 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 68,574 miles

ADVISE ALLOY WHEELS HAVE COVERS OVER WHEEL NUTS(UNABLE TO CHECK TIGHTNESS)

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE(SUITABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE(SUITABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

ADVISE REAR TYRES OUTER WALLS HAVE PERISH CRACKS

Pass 21 Dec 2009 58,366 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 58,252 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 51,750 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 45,007 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 38,357 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

H RATED TYRES ON REAR V RATED ON FRONT

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

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

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 HKZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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