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AJ53 TXF

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,366 mi
Last recorded116,366 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 116,366 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes separating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant staining and slight leak from water housing at front of engine near compressor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bottom ball joint dust cover perishing

Nearside Headlamp level motor getting weak

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oily at back of engine and around bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle and both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Rear of sills starting to corrode

Pass 18 Nov 2024 112,661 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 109,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front seats do not tilt forwards

Pass 16 Nov 2022 102,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drivers seat does not tilt allowing access to rear seats

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 102,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drivers seat does not tilt allowing access to rear seats

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 98,152 miles

Nearside Front seat does not tilt forwards

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 97,087 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat unable to tilt forwards to allow access to rear seats

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat unable to tilt forwards to allow access to rear seats

Offside Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 97,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat unable to tilt forwards to allow access to rear seats

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat unable to tilt forwards to allow access to rear seats

Offside Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 91,189 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 91,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 84,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 78,517 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 71,733 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 70,496 miles

Headlamp aim adjusted internally

Nearside Front tyre split on inside side wall but not exposing cords

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 70,496 miles

Headlamp aim adjusted internally

Nearside Front tyre split on inside side wall but not exposing cords

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 67,675 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 67,675 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 65,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

side play in clutch pedal

Pass 15 Oct 2013 65,190 miles

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

side play in clutch pedal

Pass 29 Oct 2012 62,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 59,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 59,400 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 52,967 miles

Has a nail through the inner tread on the n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2009 48,180 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 48,180 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 39,927 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 28,682 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 20,692 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 TXF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TXF, 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 TXF registered?

AJ53 TXF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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