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AJ03 YHW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,198 mi
Last recorded111,198 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 111,198 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corrosion,rears poor

coolant minimum level

management light on

rear brake imbalance,o/s/f disc corroded inner face

rear exhaust rubber snapped

rear floor/chassis seams,fuel filler pipes,axle-corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2019 111,198 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

brake pipes corrosion,rears poor

coolant minimum level

management light on

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear brake imbalance,o/s/f disc corroded inner face

rear exhaust rubber snapped

rear floor/chassis seams,fuel filler pipes,axle-corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2018 102,987 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 20 Sep 2017 88,691 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 88,667 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 87,633 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 87,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 85,825 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 84,663 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 83,480 miles

o/s/f tyre inner wall splitting,not showing cords yet

Pass 17 Oct 2012 80,388 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 71,578 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 60,959 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 49,413 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 38,644 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 24,428 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 23,208 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 47,245 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 47,245 miles

Offside Rear 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 YHW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YHW, 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 AJ03 YHW registered?

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

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