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DY03 AUJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,708 mi
Last recorded79,708 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 AUJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 79,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 79,708 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 72,174 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 61,921 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 61,921 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 51,672 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 44,866 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel BOTH sides (2.2.A.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH sides (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 44,866 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel BOTH sides (2.2.A.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 36,036 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 36,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 33,675 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack.

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 30,119 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 30,099 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 24 May 2012 27,344 miles

Injector seals leaking.

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 27,344 miles

Injector seals leaking.

Pass 28 May 2011 24,441 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 21,852 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 23 May 2009 17,360 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 12,130 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 10,111 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 8,246 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)

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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DY03 AUJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY03 AUJ, 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 DY03 AUJ registered?

DY03 AUJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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