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DU53 JZL

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,240 mi
Last recorded86,240 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 86,240 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres on approx 3mm

Pass 28 Jul 2016 81,223 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight surface corrosion to brake pipes under bonnet in places

Pass 12 Sep 2015 75,903 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 73,788 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 Sep 2013 72,110 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,191 miles

N.S.R Tyre Wearing Slightly On Edges

O.S.F Tyre Wearing Slightly On Edges

Pass 13 Sep 2011 57,805 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 14 Sep 2010 50,590 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 44,402 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,402 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,354 miles

high level brake light inop

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

rear no plate backing poor

Fail 16 Sep 2008 38,354 miles

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

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

high level brake light inop

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

rear no plate backing poor

Fail 19 Sep 2007 30,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1) High level brake not working. † †2) N/S/R Tyre close to legal limit (worn on outer edge0.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 30,071 miles

1) High level brake not working. † †2) N/S/R Tyre close to legal limit (worn on outer edge0.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,622 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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DU53 JZL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 DU53 JZL, 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 JZL registered?

DU53 JZL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is DU53 JZL safe to buy?

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