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DX03 YPM

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,186 mi
Last recorded99,186 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 YPM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 99,186 miles

EML On

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 99,186 miles

EML On

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 77,835 miles

centre rear seat belt missing

coolant leak at tank

ns wiper blade ripping

Fail 12 Feb 2016 77,835 miles

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

centre rear seat belt missing

coolant leak at tank

ns wiper blade ripping

Pass 17 Feb 2015 65,733 miles

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

engine management light on

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2015 65,727 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 May 2013 63,330 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 56,477 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 56,442 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 50,902 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2010 44,872 miles

slight seepage from power steering pump

Pass 19 May 2009 39,465 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 39,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 May 2008 34,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2007
Pass 26 May 2006 22,621 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 YPM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YPM, 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 YPM registered?

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

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