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AJ53 UZO

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,633 mi
Last recorded164,633 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 164,633 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 164,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 159,787 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 153,317 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 146,180 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 127,385 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 121,433 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 116,402 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 109,895 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 109,895 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 91,336 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 73,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 73,433 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 53,052 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 53,052 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 36,267 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2006 36,267 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UZO is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UZO, 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 UZO registered?

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

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