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AC03 CXJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,634 mi
Last recorded138,634 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 CXJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2018 138,634 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high vis light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

minor stone across screen

no reverse light

toe bar fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 134,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65t14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 134,146 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65t14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 130,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt contaminated with grease (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt contaminated with grease (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated in grease

oil leak

under-body corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 130,267 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt contaminated with grease (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt contaminated with grease (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated in grease

oil leak

under-body corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2016 130,167 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear axle corroided

Pass 31 Jul 2015 127,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine hunting and dash displays flicker, ('EAC Fail' flashes up at same time in mileage display)

offside mirror glass slightly insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2015 127,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine hunting and dash displays flicker, ('EAC Fail' flashes up at same time in mileage display)

offside mirror glass slightly insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2014 123,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

centre stop light not working

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 23 Aug 2013 120,086 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

battery top clamp missing, battery not insecure

offside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

slight damage to nearside tyre inner sidewall

Pass 14 Aug 2012 116,717 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 112,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 112,643 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 102,482 miles

1.Front wipers smeary advise clean. 2.Nearside rear shock absorber plastic cover broken.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 102,482 miles

1.Front wipers smeary advise clean. 2.Nearside rear shock absorber plastic cover broken.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 86,652 miles

1mist of oil around gear box area. 2.front wipers slightly smeary.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 68,781 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 59,692 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 59,676 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre has small cit in tread

Pass 10 Aug 2006 50,698 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 50,698 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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AC03 CXJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AC03 CXJ, 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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AC03 CXJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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