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AM03 YHU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,437 mi
Last recorded59,437 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2026 59,437 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner cills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 58,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower power steering fluid leaking

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn prescribed area corroded near axel mounts . both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 58,805 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower power steering fluid leaking

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn prescribed area corroded near axel mounts . both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 57,642 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear axal mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 57,642 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear axal mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 56,886 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear inner cills corroded both sides

Fail 4 Apr 2023 56,886 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear inner cills corroded both sides

Pass 25 Apr 2022 56,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face/ both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 55,144 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 55,144 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 54,212 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 53,522 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 52,800 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 52,337 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 52,337 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 51,546 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 51,546 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 50,833 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 48,054 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 48,054 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 45,371 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,760 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 32,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2009 32,538 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 26,053 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 17,191 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 11,045 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 YHU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YHU, 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 YHU registered?

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

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