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AJ53 UTE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,903 mi
Last recorded104,903 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UTE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2021 104,903 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 100,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 94,041 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 89,653 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 81,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe running past fuel tank to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe running above heat shield at side of fuel tank to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2014 71,116 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 62,940 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 54,591 miles

front and rear registration plates starting to de-laminate.

front brake pads worn low.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 47,099 miles

front registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Nov 2010 38,645 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 32,113 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 27,270 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 20,633 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2006 13,705 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 UTE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ53 UTE registered?

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

Is AJ53 UTE safe to buy?

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