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AJ03 YHK

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,925 mi
Last recorded93,925 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 YHK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 93,925 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Front bumper damaged

Fuel pipes to tank corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Reverse light switch leaking oil

Fail 25 Feb 2022 93,799 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front bumper damaged

Fuel pipes to tank corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Reverse light switch leaking oil

Pass 15 Mar 2021 91,253 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 91,253 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 88,708 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective full system (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 84,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO TREAD INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO TREAD INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

all four tyre outer side walls cracking

Fail 25 Feb 2019 84,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO TREAD INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO TREAD INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

all four tyre outer side walls cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2018 80,252 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres splitting and scuff marks in side wals

both rear tyres splitting due to age

rear axle rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2018 80,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres splitting and scuff marks in side wals

both rear tyres splitting due to age

rear axle rusty

Oil leak oil filter corroded ()

engine oil low

Pass 24 Mar 2017 77,375 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes have been undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 77,375 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes have been undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 64,529 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 64,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 62,421 miles

all metal brake pipes showing some corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2014 62,421 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all metal brake pipes showing some corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2013 59,875 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 58,728 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 58,728 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 45,583 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 45,583 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 38,999 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 32,557 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 26,569 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 21,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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AJ03 YHK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ03 YHK, 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 YHK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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