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DY03 HHC

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,910 mi
Last recorded108,910 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 HHC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 108,910 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside door damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper insecure

Fail 25 Feb 2019 108,769 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside door damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2018 102,009 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 99,547 miles

drivers seat, tilt mechanism faulty

Fail 20 Feb 2017 99,546 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

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

drivers seat, tilt mechanism faulty

Pass 17 Feb 2016 96,932 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 96,931 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 93,804 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front no plate slightly damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2015 93,804 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front no plate slightly damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2014 89,715 miles

centre stop light not working

different size tyres fitted on front and rear axles

Pass 26 Feb 2013 87,131 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 87,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jun 2012 81,121 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 72,620 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 72,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,831 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 65,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 55,939 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 55,939 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 46,401 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 41,352 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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DY03 HHC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 HHC, 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 HHC registered?

DY03 HHC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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