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DV03 YBD

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,917 mi
Last recorded171,917 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 YBD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2022 171,917 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears

Centre exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox stabiliser deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 170,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Gearbox stabiliser deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear sills and chassis corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2021 170,087 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Gearbox stabiliser deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear sills and chassis corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 165,312 miles

Central Rear Engine mount worn

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 160,595 miles

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

Central Rear Engine mount Worn

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 160,595 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 152,840 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 152,840 miles

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

Water leak coming from expansion tank

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 144,182 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Offisde rear chassis corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 144,182 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Offisde rear chassis corroded

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 134,347 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 134,338 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 129,711 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 129,711 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 122,809 miles

front number plate deteriorating

front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2014 122,809 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate deteriorating

front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 116,459 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 27 Aug 2013 116,458 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2012 106,836 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 106,836 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 96,320 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside 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)

excess movement on clutch take-up.worn engine mounts..

Fail 28 Jun 2010 86,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 86,718 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 71,700 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 71,700 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 59,991 miles

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 26 Jun 2007 51,755 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 38,558 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

there is a nail in the l/hand rear tyre

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 YBD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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