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AJ53 VCK

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,108 mi
Last recorded136,108 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2021 136,108 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases After front flange and centre mount (6.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust flexi slightly damaged

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner missing

Nearside Rear Position lamp lense slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Reverse lights not working, pre 2009

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 132,125 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 132,125 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 125,827 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear light unit broken but not effecting light output

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust section corroded thin and holed

power steering belt starting to break up

Fail 30 Mar 2017 125,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear light unit broken but not effecting light output

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust section corroded thin and holed

power steering belt starting to break up

Pass 15 Mar 2016 119,873 miles

Both front suspension lower ball joint dust covers perished

Brake pedal rubber partly worn

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Couple of cracks in front window screen swept area

Front number plate cracked but still readable

High level brake light not working

N/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Slight corrosion to both front brake pipes

Fail 5 Mar 2016 119,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front suspension lower ball joint dust covers perished

Brake pedal rubber partly worn

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Couple of cracks in front window screen swept area

Front number plate cracked but still readable

High level brake light not working

N/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Slight corrosion to both front brake pipes

Pass 31 Mar 2015 111,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox has an oil leak

high level brake light not working

Fail 25 Mar 2015 110,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

gearbox has an oil leak

high level brake light not working

Pass 14 Mar 2014 103,542 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 103,542 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 96,978 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 96,978 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 87,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2011 79,814 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre tread depth low on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2010 68,176 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 68,038 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 56,846 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 47,601 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 31,688 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 VCK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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