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AJ53 OCB

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,778 mi
Last recorded105,778 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OCB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 105,778 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

interior mirror missing

Fail 2 Jun 2018 105,778 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working pump working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

interior mirror missing

wipers not tested

Pass 7 Nov 2016 94,022 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 94,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,423 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 81,156 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 77,282 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 77,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 73,025 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 69,259 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 63,402 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 63,402 miles

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 51,053 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 51,053 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 43,574 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 35,208 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 27 Oct 2006 28,487 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 28,487 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 OCB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OCB, 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 OCB registered?

AJ53 OCB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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