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DY03 HZZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,390 mi
Last recorded114,390 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 HZZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 114,390 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 104,952 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 104,952 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 102,119 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 97,118 miles

Child seat fitted so full inspection of adult belt cannot be performed

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 91,643 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 86,585 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2014 86,582 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 81,277 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 81,187 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 71,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front discs light corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2012 71,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front discs light corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2011 62,463 miles

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

slight knocking in rack assy

Fail 24 Sep 2011 62,463 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight knocking in rack assy

Pass 18 Sep 2010 54,849 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 54,849 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,518 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 46,518 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 36,448 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 36,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 26,577 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 24,961 miles

both rear tyres perishing

slight play in n/s/f ball joint

Pass 19 Apr 2006 21,807 miles

Both front tyres worn on outside edges.

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 HZZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HZZ, 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 HZZ registered?

DY03 HZZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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