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AM03 YLF

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

123,421 mi
Last recorded123,421 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 123,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Feb 2024 123,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2022 122,912 miles

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

Front bumper damage

Nearside sill damage

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

Rear bumper damage

Pass 1 Dec 2021 119,942 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 119,942 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 117,475 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front Brake Discs wearing thin

Fail 20 Nov 2020 117,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front Brake Discs wearing thin

Pass 4 Nov 2019 107,107 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 93,164 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 79,904 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside body/sill damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2017 69,566 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 67,379 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 67,366 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 62,239 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 62,239 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 55,956 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 49,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear bumper damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2012 43,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 43,148 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 38,451 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S - N/S FRONT DISC'S HAS LIP

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,220 miles

damage to front bumper

some corrosion on rear suspension coil springs

Pass 9 Jul 2009 29,779 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 26,383 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 20,826 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 15,121 miles

nearside front tyre worn 5-3mm

offside front tyre worn 5-2mm

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 YLF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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