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AM03 YMS

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,009 mi
Last recorded109,009 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 YMS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 109,009 miles

Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Head Lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 109,009 miles

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

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

Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Head Lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 94,472 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Feb 2021 88,856 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 88,851 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases felxi (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive air con (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bonnet unable to lock on second catch

Pass 8 Nov 2019 87,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 87,641 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 85,591 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 82,447 miles

rear beam bushes worn

Pass 15 Nov 2016 80,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

centre brake light inop

n/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 15 Nov 2016 80,658 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre brake light inop

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,910 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 68,380 miles

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 30 Sep 2013 57,305 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Sep 2012 47,150 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 47,150 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 39,598 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 39,598 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 30,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 30,624 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 23,398 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 19,702 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 15,991 miles

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 13 Jul 2006 10,089 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 YMS is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YMS, 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 YMS registered?

AM03 YMS is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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