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AJ53 URG

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,220 mi
Last recorded138,220 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 URG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 138,220 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 137,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 130,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 121,380 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 121,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 117,914 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 107,580 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,357 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 92,825 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 82,217 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 71,003 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 59,361 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 49,269 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 35,348 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 35,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 URG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 URG, 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 URG registered?

AJ53 URG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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