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AJ03 YHE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,719 mi
Last recorded114,719 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 YHE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 114,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 114,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 109,965 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 109,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 104,342 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 98,621 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Door mirror (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 98,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by O/S/R brake light (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by O/S/R side light (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Door mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 87,930 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 76,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 76,538 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 66,646 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 59,271 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 54,370 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 49,669 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 45,640 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 41,397 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 38,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 38,271 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 29,553 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 169,536 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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AJ03 YHE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ03 YHE, 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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AJ03 YHE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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