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DY03 HYZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,184 mi
Last recorded124,184 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 124,184 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot weeping

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum is on min limit (2.3.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 124,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer switch has a fault and only works intermittently if forced in, but does not work when operated normally (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link lower rubber (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot weeping

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum is on min limit (2.3.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 118,546 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 118,546 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working high level brake light inop (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 111,752 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 6 Jan 2015 103,384 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 94,167 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 85,129 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 85,129 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)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2012 75,028 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 64,755 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 64,755 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 55,105 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 55,105 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 45,586 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 35,861 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 25,943 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 25,933 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 HYZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HYZ, 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 HYZ registered?

DY03 HYZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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