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AG03 YDM

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,630 mi
Last recorded86,630 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 YDM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 86,630 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear offside and nearside tyre sidewalls worn

offside and nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 83,760 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2017 83,749 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides split (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 82,771 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 80,693 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 80,869 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 78,159 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 78,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 75,997 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

offside front wiper slightly split

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2012 73,549 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 73,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 65,012 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 120,360 miles

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

engine light on

front brake discs worn

ns mirror glass missing

Fail 14 Apr 2010 117,300 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 15 Apr 2009 98,307 miles

both front to rear and both rear steel brake pipes corroded

both front wiper blades smearing

front number plate cracked

n/s door mirror glass missing

n/s rear tyre ran off on outer edge, cut in sidewall and close to legal limit

rear numberplate starting to disfigure

unable to check n/s/rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2009 98,300 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front to rear and both rear steel brake pipes corroded

both front wiper blades smearing

front number plate cracked

n/s door mirror glass missing

n/s rear tyre ran off on outer edge, cut in sidewall and close to legal limit

o/s headlamp lense broken

rear numberplate starting to disfigure

unable to check n/s/rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2009 98,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 68,758 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 68,758 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 41,569 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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AG03 YDM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AG03 YDM, 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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AG03 YDM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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