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DV03 LYZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,962 mi
Last recorded108,962 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 LYZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 108,962 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 20 May 2016 96,081 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 93,034 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 87,225 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 82,307 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion: Front subframe, Rear axle, rear coil springs,

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 72,013 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 61,090 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 61,090 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 52,136 miles

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

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

osr tyre slightly perished

rear registration plate starting to delaminate advise replacment

Pass 21 Jul 2008 43,343 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 34,466 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 34,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,744 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 27,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DV03 LYZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DV03 LYZ, 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 DV03 LYZ registered?

DV03 LYZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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