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AM03 YMH

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

107,349 mi
Last recorded107,349 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 YMH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 107,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 107,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 100,969 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 100,969 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 100,954 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to excessively corroded pipes. Suspect possible fault with rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to split pipe on inlet and oil leak. Engine doesn't idle/rev properly and is highly likely to affect emissions. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Due to excessive deterioration (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler and breather ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F, O/S/R + N/S/R deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 99,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive-shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 97,398 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 97,398 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 95,819 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 91,318 miles

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly perrished

Pass 2 Jan 2018 84,977 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 84,977 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 79,121 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner section

Pass 4 Jan 2016 72,190 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 66,557 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 60,558 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 55,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Jan 2012 49,381 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 49,381 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 42,334 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 42,334 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 36,180 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 15 Jan 2010 36,180 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,876 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 28,878 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 22,702 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 17,976 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 YMH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YMH, 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 YMH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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