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A24 DGJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,414 mi
Last recorded100,414 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 DGJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 100,414 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 94,358 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 89,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 85,770 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 82,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside washer jet only working 50%

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. bias to o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 79,109 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 75,846 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 68,951 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 68,951 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 66,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r by tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake's low effort but passed brake test

Fail 12 Jun 2018 66,669 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r by tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake's low effort but passed brake test

Pass 6 Jun 2017 63,273 miles

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

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

bonnet catch sticking

engine light on

Fail 6 Jun 2017 63,273 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

bonnet catch sticking

engine light on

Pass 8 Jun 2016 59,799 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 59,796 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 59,796 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,876 miles

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)

child seat rear

Pass 4 Jun 2014 53,677 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 50,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 50,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 46,189 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 46,819 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 42,739 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 39,267 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 39,267 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 33,914 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 33,914 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 28,935 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 22,044 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 16,834 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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A24 DGJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A24 DGJ, 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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A24 DGJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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