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DY03 HXX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

130,937 mi
Last recorded130,937 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 HXX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 130,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded and greased, just acceptable (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes corroded and greased ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear brakes recording low effort (1.2.1 (c))

front seats do not move to allow access to rear seats

Fail 24 Jun 2022 130,937 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel inlet pipe excessively corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front seats do not move to allow access to rear seats

Pass 29 Jun 2021 128,550 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear chassis legs corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2021 128,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2020 126,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Body work damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 124,048 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 124,030 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 121,722 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 121,722 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 118,980 miles

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2017 118,980 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2016 114,999 miles

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

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

front seats do not tilt to allow access/ exit from rear seats

high level brake light does not illuminate

Fail 18 May 2016 114,998 miles

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

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

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

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

front seats do not tilt to allow access/ exit from rear seats

high level brake light does not illuminate

Pass 5 May 2015 101,926 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 100,330 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 100,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 92,914 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 86,733 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 79,218 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 79,218 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 70,250 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 62,821 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,821 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 56,128 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 56,128 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 49,887 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 49,887 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 40,858 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 HXX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 HXX, 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 HXX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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