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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))
Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under floor pan. (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front cv gaiter starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer. (5.2.3 (e))
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front number plate is cracked.
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.
front number plate is cracked.
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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)
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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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