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AM03 YJZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,345 mi
Last recorded82,345 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 82,345 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 79,509 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 79,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 74,258 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 74,258 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 67,208 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 61,542 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Apr 2017 61,542 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

coil spring broken Nearside rear (2.4.C.1a)

Both front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2016 52,484 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 52,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 42,350 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 34,012 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 29,469 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 25,728 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 22,546 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 20,699 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 18,049 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 15,309 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 13,004 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 9,587 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 YJZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJZ, 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 YJZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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