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AJ53 OCX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,838 mi
Last recorded138,838 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 138,838 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 133,544 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 133,537 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 117,033 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 107,374 miles

rear silencer has a slight blow

Pass 31 May 2017 99,009 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 91,582 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 83,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 83,225 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 76,591 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 76,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 62,791 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside front ant-roll bar drop link slightly bent

offside rear tyre low on outer edge

Fail 13 Jun 2013 62,789 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine warning light on

front brake pads getting low

nearside front ant-roll bar drop link slightly bent

offside rear tyre low on outer edge

Pass 18 May 2012 48,524 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hangers on exhaust corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 37,257 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 24,939 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 17,784 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 17,784 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 9,963 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 9,938 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

sidewall damage to offside front tyre

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 OCX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green 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 OCX, 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 OCX registered?

AJ53 OCX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is AJ53 OCX safe to buy?

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