MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,193 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/s N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both O/S N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both O/s N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
centre stop lamp not working
slight oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front bumper damaged
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
centre stop light not working
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Spare tyre defective
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AM03 YLJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 YLJ, 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 YLJ registered?
AM03 YLJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is AM03 YLJ safe to buy?
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