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DX03 YCV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,963 mi
Last recorded97,963 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 YCV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 97,963 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 97,932 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 94,251 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 88,157 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 88,156 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 84,061 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 84,053 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 79,963 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 79,940 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,797 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 67,442 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 67,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 60,366 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 54,068 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Aug 2013 48,557 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 42,169 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 23 Jul 2011 36,169 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 31,076 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 26,396 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 26,391 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,910 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 17,103 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 17,101 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 114,403 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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DX03 YCV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DX03 YCV, 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 DX03 YCV registered?

DX03 YCV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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