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DV03 YAE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

127,727 mi
Last recorded127,727 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 YAE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 127,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 117,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

lower radiator support damaged

outer sills have very slight corrosion at rears

Fail 23 Aug 2021 117,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

lower radiator support damaged

outer sills have very slight corrosion at rears

Pass 4 Aug 2020
Fail 4 Aug 2020

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure n/s (4.1.1 (c))

Position lamp not working n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 106,772 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 106,772 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 106,460 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 106,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 105,796 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft seal is leaking oil

Nearside Rear tyre is on 3mm 175/65/14

high level brake light not working

Pass 5 Oct 2016 103,262 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 103,223 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n.#/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s front (1.4.A.2f)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

registration plate deteriorated rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 93,489 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 82,273 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 69,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 69,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,034 miles

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

unable to tip offside front seat foward

Fail 9 Jul 2012 59,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

unable to tip offside front seat foward

Pass 10 Jan 2011 49,402 miles

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

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

slight damage to offside rear inner wheel rim

Fail 5 Jan 2010 42,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 42,184 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 30,756 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 23,899 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)

both front tyres pass mot on 75% rule but need changing asap

Pass 5 Jun 2006 16,104 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 16,104 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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 YAE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DV03 YAE, 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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DV03 YAE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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