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DU53 JWZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,216 mi
Last recorded111,216 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 JWZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 111,216 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 111,200 miles

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine managment light on

oil low

Pass 28 Sep 2012 102,309 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 85,620 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 85,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2010 70,667 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,033 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 66,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 60,716 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 44,340 miles

wheel trims fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2006 34,131 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 34,131 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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DU53 JWZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU53 JWZ, 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 DU53 JWZ registered?

DU53 JWZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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