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AM03 YKB

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,145 mi
Last recorded79,145 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 YKB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 79,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 71,884 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 65,113 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 65,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 62,663 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 57,712 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear 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 Vehicle has been fitted with Second Hand rear shock absorber's for Re-test

centre stop lamp not working

rear tyres perished/cracking

wiper blades smearing

Fail 3 Dec 2019 57,705 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre stop lamp not working

rear tyres perished/cracking

wiper blades smearing

Pass 22 Nov 2018 47,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 43,509 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear Tyres perished

Fail 28 Nov 2017 43,509 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear Tyres perished

Pass 30 Nov 2016 39,555 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 27 May 2016 36,863 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 31,625 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 28,391 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 25,892 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2012 24,364 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 22,483 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 21,262 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 19,815 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 18,414 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 16,129 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 13,420 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 YKB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YKB, 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 YKB registered?

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

Is AM03 YKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM03 YKB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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