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DY03 KZS

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

96,496 mi
Last recorded96,496 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 KZS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 96,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 91,404 miles

light corrosion on brake pipe off side front to rear

Pass 27 Jan 2017 89,733 miles

Offside Rear light corrosion on brake pipe

Pass 27 Aug 2016 89,318 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 73,847 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,253 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 73,245 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s and o/s front discs worn and corrodded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 71,170 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 66,619 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 62,272 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 57,691 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 52,664 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 47,205 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 39,613 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,974 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 KZS is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KZS, 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 KZS registered?

DY03 KZS is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DY03 KZS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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