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AM03 YHZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,818 mi
Last recorded35,818 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 35,818 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 25,475 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 25,129 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 24,755 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 24,309 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 24,304 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 23,844 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Pass 6 Mar 2020 23,596 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Pass 15 Apr 2019 22,854 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Pass 10 Apr 2018 21,893 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Pass 4 Apr 2017 20,745 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 19,477 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 18,387 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 18,387 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 16,853 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 15,696 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,333 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 12,634 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 11,187 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 9,305 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 7,513 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 7,513 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 5,802 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 3,957 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 YHZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AM03 YHZ, 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 YHZ registered?

AM03 YHZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AM03 YHZ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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