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AM03 YFV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

63,976 mi
Last recorded63,976 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 YFV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 63,976 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror casing damaged. (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 63,821 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low on performance, less than half of the effort of the offside recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged. (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly de-laminated at top. (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 51,717 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to de-laminate (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 51,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade also split on ends (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade also split on ends (3.4 (b) (ii))

Advise locking cover on fuel cap difficult to unlock

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to de-laminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 36,748 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 27,980 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 23,736 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 19,518 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 19,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Aged and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 18,605 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 17,869 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 17,133 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 17,133 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 16,300 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 15,749 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 15,246 miles

o/s/f tyre thin on outer shoulder

sidewall scuffed on n/s/f tyre and on 3mm in places

Pass 11 May 2012 14,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 12,857 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 11,390 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2009 10,069 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2008 9,039 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2007 7,275 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 5,444 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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AM03 YFV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2004 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 64,638 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 AM03 YFV, 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 22 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM03 YFV registered?

AM03 YFV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is AM03 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM03 YFV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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