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AJ53 NXU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,870 mi
Last recorded159,870 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 159,870 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 159,201 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 159,201 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear bulbs replaced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 158,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side rear between flex pipe and back plate (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 158,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side rear between flex pipe and back plate (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working topped up (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 157,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side rear from flex pipe to backplate (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 157,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side rear from flex pipe to backplate (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 156,433 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 155,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at input pipe to rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 154,544 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 154,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 152,242 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 152,242 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working swopped washer motor pipes from rear to front (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 148,187 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 148,187 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 143,368 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 138,308 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 138,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 132,180 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 32,180 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 122,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Nov 2013 122,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2012 113,424 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 113,424 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 100,756 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 86,049 miles

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

high level stop light not working

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 9 Nov 2009 72,233 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 58,949 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm on outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2007 45,945 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 33,821 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 NXU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NXU, 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 NXU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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