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DY03 JBZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

121,411 mi
Last recorded121,411 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 121,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot deteriorated

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 118,944 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 118,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 115,100 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 111,155 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 107,444 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 103,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread shoulder splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread shoulder splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 99,556 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 98,036 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 97,312 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 96,197 miles

all brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2015 95,620 miles

brake pipes corroding

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2014 94,494 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

Fail 4 Dec 2014 94,481 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

brake pipes corroding

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 4 Dec 2013 92,398 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 90,230 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 90,219 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 81,321 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 68,519 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 60,785 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 55,433 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 41,112 miles

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

offside rear tyre showing wear

Pass 11 Mar 2006 29,231 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre showing wear on inner edge

nearside rear tyre showing slight wear on inner edge

offside front tyre showing slight wear on inner edge

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 JBZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 JBZ, 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 JBZ registered?

DY03 JBZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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