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AM03 YLJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,193 mi
Last recorded117,193 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 YLJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 117,193 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 110,029 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2017 103,333 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 103,333 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 94,389 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 86,937 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 30 Jan 2014 77,858 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jan 2014 77,854 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 68,005 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,817 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 46,801 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 37,333 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 37,333 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 30,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,287 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 22,019 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 16,037 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 16,037 miles

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.

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 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.

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