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AA53 JAA

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,015 mi
Last recorded103,015 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA53 JAA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 103,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 92,343 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing and coolant flange under coil pack ()

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

reversing lamp inoperative

vacuum pipe split on engine

Fail 1 Nov 2022 92,343 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak thermostat housing and coolant flange under coil pack ()

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

reversing lamp inoperative

vacuum pipe split on engine

Pass 24 Nov 2021 82,261 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 71,151 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 61,958 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 51,845 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 42,219 miles

Offside Rear tyre small cracks in side walls

Pass 30 Nov 2016 41,829 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 41,829 miles

Central Rear Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 34,145 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 23,730 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 21,923 miles

nsf front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2013 21,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2012 20,066 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 20,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 18,095 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 15,787 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 13,637 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 10,871 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 8,836 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 7,117 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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AA53 JAA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc 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 AA53 JAA, 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 AA53 JAA registered?

AA53 JAA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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