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14 MJC

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,439 mi
Last recorded142,439 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 MJC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 142,439 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/f & n/s/f lower wishbones rear bushes poor condition. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 142,437 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/f & n/s/f lower wishbones rear bushes poor condition. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 137,421 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/f & n/s/f lower suspension arms rear bushes poor condition. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 133,188 miles

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 129,295 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both o/s/r & n/s/r road wheels inner edges poor condition. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 125,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 119,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both o/s and n/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 111,403 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged both o/s & n/s (4.2.A.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s & n/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 107,569 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both o/s and n/s (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 107,545 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both o/s and n/s (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 100,286 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both o/s & n/s inner edges (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 91,963 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 84,577 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,008 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 59,547 miles

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2010 48,442 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 48,442 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 39,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,335 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,890 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 24,985 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 19,886 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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14 MJC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 14 MJC, 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 14 MJC registered?

14 MJC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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The MOT history for 14 MJC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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