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AM03 YJA

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,434 mi
Last recorded104,434 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 YJA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 104,434 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 96,573 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 96,573 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 81,380 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 81,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,061 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 73,061 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 64,701 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 53,006 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 45,954 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,219 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 44,219 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 41,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 41,396 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,600 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 38,600 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,482 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 35,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,389 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 30,498 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,199 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 23,630 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 17,574 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 17,574 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 YJA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YJA, 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 YJA registered?

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

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