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AJ53 VFB

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,319 mi
Last recorded98,319 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 98,319 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 98,318 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 89,368 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 89,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 86,378 miles

Coolant leak

nearside wiper split

Fail 28 Jul 2015 86,378 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside wiper split

Pass 17 Apr 2014 76,853 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

coolant level low

lower engine stabilizer mounting worn

Fail 14 Apr 2014 76,773 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

coolant level low

lower engine stabilizer mounting worn

Fail 20 Apr 2013 68,013 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 68,013 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 63,863 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 63,852 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 61,754 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 57,908 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 49,897 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 VFB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFB, 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 VFB registered?

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

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