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DY03 JHA

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,953 mi
Last recorded89,953 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 JHA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 89,953 miles

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

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

both rear tyres nealy bald

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2022 86,250 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 81,706 miles

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

greased rear metal brake pipes,

Pass 16 Mar 2020 79,386 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 79,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 72,900 miles

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

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

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

Rear brakes only just met requirements

Pass 13 Mar 2018 65,472 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 65,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 60,836 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 60,836 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,029 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 50,209 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 45,400 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 38,309 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 35,615 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 32,480 miles

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2010 30,237 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 26,163 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 22,143 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 18,459 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 14,148 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 JHA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JHA, 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 JHA registered?

DY03 JHA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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