MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,709 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner close to fail (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear bumper dent
Offside Front wing dent
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Reversing lamp not work
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished and cracked. Advise very early replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen chipped
Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, Perished and cracked. Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
coolant low
washers poor
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
coolant low
washers poor
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear tyres badly age cracking.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear tyres badly age cracking.
n/s/f tyre inner edge bold
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AJ53 OCC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 OCC, 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 OCC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 November 2003.
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