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DY03 HHW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,241 mi
Last recorded144,241 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 144,241 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 144,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 134,777 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 125,418 miles

n/s/headlamp aim on high limit

power steering belt perished

Fail 15 Dec 2011 125,417 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/headlamp aim on high limit

power steering belt perished

Pass 26 Jan 2011 111,732 miles

Coolant leak

gear box oil leak

n/s washer jet half blocked

Fail 26 Jan 2011 111,728 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

gear box oil leak

n/s washer jet half blocked

Pass 21 Jan 2010 95,390 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 95,390 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 79,349 miles

both number plates in poor condition

off side door mirror damaged but not affecting rear view

Fail 22 Jan 2009 79,349 miles

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

both number plates in poor condition

off side door mirror damaged but not affecting rear view

Pass 29 Nov 2007 57,543 miles

high vis brake light inop

number plates in poor condition

Fail 29 Nov 2007 57,543 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

high vis brake light inop

number plates in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2006 37,583 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 HHW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HHW, 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 HHW registered?

DY03 HHW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 August 2003.

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