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DY03 LBJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,616 mi
Last recorded131,616 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 LBJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 131,616 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 131,581 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 125,539 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 119,426 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 111,892 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 111,888 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 102,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (to hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (to hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 97,205 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 95,014 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 90,100 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 83,616 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 77,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between centre pip and back box join (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 72,461 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NS&OS outer slills slightly damaged

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)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 72,461 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NS&OS outer slills slightly damaged

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 66,323 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear h/shield rotted/insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2014 61,615 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,171 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,863 miles

PART OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS DETERIORATED

SLIGHT POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS

Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,818 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 26,925 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 22,549 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 18,578 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 15,524 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 12,270 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 LBJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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