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AJ53 ODL

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

38,104 mi
Last recorded38,104 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 ODL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 38,104 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 38,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 27,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 27,984 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 18,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak, rear of cylinder head, running down gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking / worn on edges - replace ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 11,920 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 11,367 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 10,797 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jan 2019 9,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion where lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 9,535 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively all 3 wipers defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion where lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underbody & various suspension parts & front & rear subframes have surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2018 9,527 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 9,527 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Rear centre seat belt will not pull out. (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 9,060 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 8,384 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 8,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 8,144 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 7,744 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 7,636 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 9 Jan 2012 7,383 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 12 Jan 2011 7,049 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 6,680 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 6,236 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 5,714 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 4,832 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 ODL 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 79.2%.

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 ODL, 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 ODL registered?

AJ53 ODL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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