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AJ53 KFV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,777 mi
Last recorded135,777 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 KFV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 135,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both front tyres treads slightly worn on inner edges

suspension been lowerd

Fail 11 Mar 2020 135,777 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

both front tyres treads slightly worn on inner edges/pressures low

parking brake efficiency just met

suspension been lowerd

Pass 24 Jan 2019 133,823 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 129,536 miles

rear seat belt not checked rear loaded

Fail 10 Oct 2018 129,536 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also five nails in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear seat belt not checked rear loaded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 109,016 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 80,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 80,702 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 64,165 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 55,367 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,927 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 45,554 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 41,815 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 37,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 31,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 31,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 28,795 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 28,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 25,971 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm outer edge

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm outer edge

small cuts in o/s/f tyre outer side wall cords not showing

Pass 30 Oct 2006 18,585 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 KFV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KFV, 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 KFV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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