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DV03 YFJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,313 mi
Last recorded93,313 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 YFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 93,313 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 90,752 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 90,750 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 88,397 miles

discs in poor condition

engine / gearbox oily

exhaust corroded

front tyres on 4mm

n/s/f coil spring corroded

rear col springs corroded

some corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipes

underside showing signs of corrosion on floor area o/s/r chassis front and rear subframes

Fail 3 Jun 2017 88,393 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

discs in poor condition

engine / gearbox oily

exhaust corroded

front tyres on 4mm

n/s/f coil spring corroded

rear col springs corroded

some corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipes

underside showing signs of corrosion on floor area o/s/r chassis front and rear subframes

Pass 7 May 2016 85,592 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm edges,4.5mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/3mm edges,4.5mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2015 75,306 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 66,388 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,113 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,858 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Sep 2012 54,858 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Sep 2011 51,945 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 44,591 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,761 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,782 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 32,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 21,234 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 21,234 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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DV03 YFJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YFJ, 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 YFJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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