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DY03 JFZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,115 mi
Last recorded112,115 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 JFZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 112,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2020 112,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 109,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middie (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 109,454 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middie (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 102,398 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 102,398 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 99,865 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)

panel damage to rear panel and boot floor

Fail 28 Feb 2015 99,865 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

panel damage to rear panel and boot floor

Pass 25 Apr 2014 89,975 miles

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

accident damage to rear boot floor/chassis leg

Pass 18 Apr 2013 79,242 miles

Engine management light on

O/S/Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak evident

o/s/rear light lens cracked

Fail 18 Apr 2013 79,242 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on

O/S/Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak evident

o/s/rear light lens cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2012 73,483 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2012 73,483 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 6 May 2011 68,029 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 6 May 2011 68,029 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 61,131 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 100,863 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 90,818 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 78,402 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 70,145 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 54,124 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 JFZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 JFZ, 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 JFZ registered?

DY03 JFZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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