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AM03 YKZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,374 mi
Last recorded91,374 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 YKZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 91,374 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 91,374 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 83,577 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 83,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 76,816 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 76,816 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 69,277 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 69,184 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 64,019 miles

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

front wheels buckled

indicators slightly faded

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,711 miles

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

both front and rear indicators faded

front brake discs worn

front brake judder close to limits

Fail 2 Mar 2013 59,589 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

both front and rear indicators faded

front brake discs worn

front brake judder close to limits

Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 44,969 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,327 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2008 28,336 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,729 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 YKZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YKZ, 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 YKZ registered?

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

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