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AJ53 VEL

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,245 mi
Last recorded167,245 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 167,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 155,222 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 144,983 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 144,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 122,573 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 97,200 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 64,687 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 32,798 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 VEL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?

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

Is AJ53 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 VEL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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