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AJ53 WRN

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

249,586 mi
Last recorded249,586 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 249,586 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 236,108 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 236,105 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 221,436 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 208,709 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 198,501 miles

n/s/r tyre is slightly worn on outer edge

slight misting around the rear fuel pipes

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

various other brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2013 198,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

n/s/r tyre is slightly worn on outer edge

slight misting around the rear fuel pipes

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

various other brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2012 180,825 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Headlamp aim poor

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 180,825 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Headlamp aim poor

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 161,848 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 147,174 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 124,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 124,543 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 93,219 miles

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

offside front tyre has small cut in sidewall

Fail 19 Dec 2008 93,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

offside front tyre has small cut in sidewall

Pass 20 Dec 2007 72,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

damage to n/s/r bumper

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

rear brake 'balance' poor

Pass 11 Dec 2006 49,650 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 WRN 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 WRN, 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 WRN registered?

AJ53 WRN is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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