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AJ53 TZH

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

128,867 mi
Last recorded128,867 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 TZH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2025 128,867 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear lower. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sills. inner sills/chassis. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 125,187 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under floor pan. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 125,187 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under floor pan. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 122,255 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear chassis box sections. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 118,982 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside box sections. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 118,982 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside box sections. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 114,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 112,358 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 112,358 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 108,881 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front cv gaiter starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Sep 2018 102,636 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 97,626 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 97,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management fault warning lamp remains illuminated

Pass 29 Sep 2016 91,438 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 91,438 miles

Stop lamp not working high (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 85,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Fail 7 Oct 2015 85,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside wiper-blade starting to split

Fail 23 Sep 2014 79,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 79,258 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 73,469 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 73,469 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 69,279 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate is cracked.

Fail 5 Jul 2013 69,279 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate is cracked.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 63,432 miles

front number plate is cracked.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 57,224 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 51,326 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 46,333 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 46,333 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 39,506 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 39,506 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 33,290 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 26,895 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 26,895 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TZH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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

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