MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,184 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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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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DY03 HYZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 2003.
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