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AJ03 YJL

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,542 mi
Last recorded78,542 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 YJL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,542 miles

Air Bag Lamp Not Illuminated

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wrong Size Battery Fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2018 78,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Coolant leak Expansion Tank ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Wrong Size Battery

Pass 23 Mar 2017 72,835 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 72,769 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 62,871 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Thread and top nut corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Thread and top nut corroded (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal Pipe with power steering pressure switch (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 5 Feb 2016 62,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Front wiperblades smearing screen and offside split

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Thread and top nut corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Thread and top nut corroded (2.4.G.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal Pipe with power steering pressure switch (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Jan 2015 52,636 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 52,636 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

ns/f and os/f tyres close to limit

Pass 27 Jan 2014 41,949 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 41,634 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 40,264 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 38,793 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 38,404 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 37,110 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 35,578 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 34,088 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2007 32,137 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,033 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 YJL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YJL, 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 YJL registered?

AJ03 YJL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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