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DU53 YJT

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,243 mi
Last recorded74,243 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 YJT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 74,243 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 67,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside, tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both nearside and offside tyres deteriorated slightly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tyre size-175/65/14

Pass 8 Sep 2018 58,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 58,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 51,480 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake efficiency low (52%) rear brake efficiency low

Pass 21 Sep 2016 46,498 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f door outer trim missing

Pass 23 Sep 2015 41,120 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front door trim missing

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

both front wiper blades are deteriorating

Pass 25 Sep 2014 35,853 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

all four tyres are deteriorating

both front wiper blades are deteriorating

check all rear seat belts found to be ok

o/s/f seat back rest tilt mechanism dose not work

Pass 25 Sep 2013 29,288 miles

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 1 Oct 2012 16,120 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 15,947 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 15,668 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 15,275 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 14,843 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 14,244 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 13,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 13,219 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 YJT is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YJT, 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 YJT registered?

DU53 YJT is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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