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AM03 YMR

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,804 mi
Last recorded128,804 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 YMR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 128,804 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight gear box bearing noise through front wheels

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres close to legal limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 128,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight gear box bearing noise through front wheels

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres close to legal limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 119,135 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread

slight exhaust blow

slight play in osr wheel bearing

small hole in nsf lower anti roll bar gaitor

Pass 8 Jan 2018 111,989 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear damage to roof

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres tread starting to perish

Fail 5 Jan 2018 111,970 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear damage to roof

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres tread starting to perish

Pass 4 Jan 2017 101,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 90,423 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

eml on

Pass 25 Jul 2014 82,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 82,166 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 74,013 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 74,013 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 66,009 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 63,553 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 56,276 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 49,062 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 49,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front fog light damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2009 43,956 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

discs marked

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

Fail 4 Feb 2009 43,956 miles

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

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

discs marked

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2008 35,335 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight distortion n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2007 26,441 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 16,053 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 YMR is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 61,315 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YMR, 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 24 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM03 YMR registered?

AM03 YMR is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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