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DY03 HGZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,061 mi
Last recorded79,061 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 HGZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 79,061 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under-sills ,axel,and nearside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2021 77,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe / ferrel (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both floors, chassis rails, under sills and inner flitches slightly corrded

Fail 23 Feb 2021 77,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe / ferrel (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both floors, chassis rails, under sills and inner flitches slightly corrded

Pass 22 Feb 2020 73,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under floor, inner sills, outer sills, front sub-frame, rear axle and various other components corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2020 73,767 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under floor, inner sills, outer sills, front sub-frame, rear axle and various other components corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 69,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 65,429 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 65,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 61,173 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 61,151 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 55,099 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)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 52,832 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,862 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 46,258 miles

both number plates slightly discoloured

Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,275 miles

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

both number plates starting to discolour

Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,432 miles

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

both number plates slightly discoloured

both rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,950 miles

both number plates slightly discolered

nearside front tyre close to legal limit on both edges

offside front indicator slightly discolered

offside front tyre close to limit on both edges

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,617 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2007 30,709 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 21,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 21,963 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 19,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,328 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 HGZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HGZ, 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 HGZ registered?

DY03 HGZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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The MOT history for DY03 HGZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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