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AM03 YHN

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,732 mi
Last recorded106,732 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 YHN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 106,732 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 98,141 miles

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 98,141 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear main x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 98,127 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened front brake inner (3.5.1n)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 98,125 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view offside front (8.1.2a)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. front axle (4.1.A.1a)

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure rear axle (4.1.A.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened front brake inner (3.5.1n)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 84,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre inner sidewall in poor condition

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 84,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre inner sidewall in poor condition

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 70,669 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 70,669 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 60,952 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 53,116 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,116 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 48,158 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 48,158 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,987 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 40,862 miles

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Engine Management light on.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 32,475 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 25,252 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 17,858 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 17,858 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 YHN is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YHN, 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 AM03 YHN registered?

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

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