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AM03 YKK

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,056 mi
Last recorded101,056 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 101,056 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 95,152 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Aug 2018 95,149 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Brake pad retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective incorrect size (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 86,517 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 86,515 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 80,885 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 72,730 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 72,730 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 65,170 miles

advise engine management light on

Fail 28 Oct 2014 65,170 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advise engine management light on

Pass 9 Nov 2013 59,340 miles

engine managment light on

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2012 55,471 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 51,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,452 miles

advise rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2009 40,383 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 40,383 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 36,159 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 29,587 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 21,949 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 YKK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YKK, 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 YKK registered?

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

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