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DY03 HZF

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,382 mi
Last recorded106,382 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 HZF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 106,382 miles

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear reg plate starting to de-bond

slight misting of oil around engine and gear box

Fail 7 Oct 2019 106,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

rear reg plate starting to de-bond

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

slight misting of oil around engine and gear box

Pass 13 Mar 2018 97,486 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 97,460 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 91,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

slight trace of oil around engine

wheel trims fitted not allowing inspection of wheel bolts

Fail 13 Mar 2017 91,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight trace of oil around engine

wheel trims fitted not allowing inspection of wheel bolts

Pass 16 Mar 2016 86,539 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 82,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 82,070 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 77,517 miles

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

coolant leak from side of head

slight brake bind nearside front

Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,220 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 72,934 miles

slight damage to offside front outer sill

Pass 8 Mar 2011 60,274 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 56,282 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 53,463 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 45,547 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 31,257 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 17,908 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 HZF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HZF, 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 HZF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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