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DV03 YFK

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,097 mi
Last recorded64,097 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 YFK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 64,097 miles

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

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

corrosion of power steering pipes/power steering fluid weeping around steering rack

corrosion under vehicle front and rear suspension/sub frames/front brake calipers

corrosion/pitting of n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs

Fail 15 Sep 2018 64,097 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

corrosion of power steering pipes/power steering fluid weeping around steering rack

corrosion under vehicle front and rear suspension/sub frames/front brake calipers

corrosion/pitting of n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs

steel wheel fitted to n/s/r (spare wheel)

wheel in spare (wheel well)tyre blown out

Fail 23 Jan 2018 64,073 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective middle seat belt won't release (5.2.5b)

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)

corrosion of power steering pipe/slight weeping around steering rack ect

corrosion/pitting of n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs

engine management lamp on dash

steel wheel fitted to n/s/r

wheel in spare wheel well tyre blown out/spare wheel well full of water

Pass 10 Jun 2016 60,571 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 60,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 55,504 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 48,976 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 39,839 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 39,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 26,117 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 18,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jun 2011 18,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 17,515 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has cracks on the tread

Pass 2 Jun 2010 17,515 miles

offside front tyre has cracks on the tread

Pass 18 May 2009 17,101 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 38,059 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 16,905 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 16,606 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 YFK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YFK, 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 YFK registered?

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

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