MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,392 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main section above brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short section (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short section (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main section above brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short section (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short section (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and perished on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and perished on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
oil leak
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
oil leak
Passenger seat tilt inoperative
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
o/s/f seat tilt in-op,n/s/f bumper damaged,front brake discs worn,both outer c/v boots perished,engine oil low,rear silencer bracket weakened by corrosion
Both front tyres worn on edges.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine oil level low.
Light misting around steering rack.
N/s wiper blade splitting.
Rear exhaust heat shield lose.
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front tyres worn on edges.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine oil level low.
Light misting around steering rack.
N/s wiper blade splitting.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear exhaust heat shield lose.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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DY03 HXN is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 HXN, 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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DY03 HXN is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 2003.
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