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DX03 YPH

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

54,688 mi
Last recorded54,688 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 YPH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 54,688 miles

Offside Front brake disc in poor condition

Offside Front driveshaft bearing rough

Fail 7 Jun 2018 54,688 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake disc in poor condition

Offside Front driveshaft bearing rough

aux belt fraying

Pass 6 Jun 2017 52,343 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 52,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 50,097 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 50,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 47,822 miles

thermostat housing starting to leak

Fail 26 May 2015 47,822 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

thermostat housing starting to leak

Fail 13 May 2014 45,434 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear no plates in poor condition

n/s/r tyrte wearing low

small chip in windscreen

Pass 13 May 2014 45,434 miles

front and rear no plates in poor condition

n/s/r tyrte wearing low

small chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2013 42,947 miles

both front tyres wearing low

both no plates in poor condition

small chip in windscreen

Pass 22 May 2012 39,609 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management warning light on

Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,708 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 34,284 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 30,521 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 27,880 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 21,611 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 21,611 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 May 2006 13,543 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2006 13,543 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 YPH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YPH, 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 YPH registered?

DX03 YPH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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