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DX03 YDB

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,223 mi
Last recorded59,223 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 YDB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 59,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 29 May 2015 59,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 May 2014 52,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre signs of perishing on sidewalls

o/s/r tyre signs of perishing on sidewalls

Fail 30 May 2014 52,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre signs of perishing on sidewalls

o/s/r tyre signs of perishing on sidewalls

Pass 1 Jun 2013 47,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

osf tyre perrished

Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,096 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 40,096 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)

Fail 31 May 2011 35,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 35,324 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,831 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 23,399 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 23,397 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside front Tyre has multiple surface cracks

Pass 7 May 2008 18,037 miles

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

rear registration plate cracked

surface cracks to both rear tyres

Pass 23 May 2007 15,204 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 11,994 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 YDB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DX03 YDB, 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 YDB registered?

DX03 YDB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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