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AM03 YGR

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,260 mi
Last recorded117,260 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 YGR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 117,260 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 117,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive advise coolant header tank leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise rear heat shields loose

Pass 25 May 2018 114,324 miles

advise rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 22 May 2018 114,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded before hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

advise rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 17 May 2017 112,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front drivers seat release not working

Fail 11 May 2017 111,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front drivers seat release not working

Pass 9 May 2016 109,782 miles

drivers seat back wont tip forward three door car

Fail 9 May 2016 109,782 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers seat back wont tip forward three door car

Pass 14 Apr 2015 102,620 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 84,647 miles

rear coil spring rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2013 81,003 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 7 Mar 2012 74,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

bonnet stay missing

high level brake light out

Fail 11 Apr 2011 69,571 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet stay missing

Pass 11 Apr 2011 69,571 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet stay missing

Pass 5 Oct 2010 66,746 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 63,207 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 58,103 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2009 58,103 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2008 48,040 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 35,032 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 YGR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AM03 YGR, 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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AM03 YGR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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