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AJ53 HNC

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

114,298 mi
Last recorded114,298 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HNC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 114,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 112,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 110,246 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 105,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 104,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 101,978 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 101,978 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 94,634 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

mark in n/s/f tyre

slight buckle in o/s/r wheel

Fail 20 Jan 2015 94,634 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

mark in n/s/f tyre

slight buckle in o/s/r wheel

Pass 20 May 2014 89,539 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 105,333 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 88,566 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 88,566 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 87,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2012 72,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 72,901 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 71,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 71,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 66,233 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 66,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 60,070 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 60,070 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 56,308 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 50,991 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 50,991 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 41,364 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 HNC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HNC, 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 HNC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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