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DY03 JFE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,766 mi
Last recorded103,766 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 JFE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 103,766 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear and both front. Both front on legal limit. borderline pass/fail (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel slightly high

o/s wiper

Fail 4 Jan 2017 103,766 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear and both front. Both front on legal limit. borderline pass/fail (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake travel slightly high

o/s wiper

Pass 21 Jan 2016 90,849 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 90,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 83,873 miles

o/s front seat retracting handle broken

o/s front top strut mount and fittings corroded

temporary repair n/s rear light lens

Fail 26 Jan 2015 83,873 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front seat retracting handle broken

o/s front top strut mount and fittings corroded

temporary repair n/s rear light lens

Pass 3 Feb 2014 81,407 miles

n/s/r tyre on the legal limit.

o/s/r tyre structure cracking.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 73,150 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 73,150 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,618 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front wiper blade has slight splits to ends

Pass 29 Apr 2011 62,914 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 61,487 miles

centre stoplamp inop

Fail 16 Apr 2009 57,421 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine water leak..

high level stop lamp not working..

sweat leak on power steering pipe..

Pass 16 Apr 2009 57,421 miles

engine water leak..

high level stop lamp not working..

sweat leak on power steering pipe..

Pass 22 Apr 2008 49,277 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 49,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 36,940 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 25,368 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 JFE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JFE, 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 JFE registered?

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

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