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DY03 HYX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

97,106 mi
Last recorded97,106 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 HYX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 97,106 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 91,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 91,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 85,187 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 85,187 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 80,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 80,008 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 75,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 75,390 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 73,889 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 73,885 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 72,141 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 72,141 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41 % (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 67,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 65,050 miles

brake pipes have been smeared in grease

Fail 17 Apr 2015 65,050 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,680 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,687 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 58,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,296 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Fail 17 Apr 2012 54,296 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,458 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 41,759 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate seperating.

slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 17 Apr 2010 41,759 miles

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

Rear number plate seperating.

slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,434 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,380 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 29,380 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,256 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 17,018 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 HYX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 HYX, 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 HYX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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