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AJ53 URM

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,333 mi
Last recorded116,333 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 116,333 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 116,300 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 113,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre outer and inner edge perished.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

centre stop lamp not working

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2019 113,224 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre outer and inner edge perished.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

centre stop lamp not working

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2018 110,219 miles

Oil leak engine ()

center stop light not working

Fail 12 Jan 2018 110,187 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center stop light not working

Pass 17 Jan 2017 106,317 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2017 106,317 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

fuel pipes slighty corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2015 101,988 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 101,988 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 97,512 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 97,512 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 92,363 miles

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

lower engine stabilising bracket has play in the rubber bush

Pass 11 Jan 2013 84,351 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 84,351 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 76,108 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 68,992 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 60,565 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 60,565 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,347 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 36,985 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,681 miles

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

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 URM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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