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DY03 LHG

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,613 mi
Last recorded205,613 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 LHG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 205,613 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2014 185,879 miles

for previous advisories see test number 189327764047

Fail 8 Mar 2014 185,472 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

centre stop lamp not working

damage to offside outer sill

nearside rear road wheel inner bead rim distorted

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 165,484 miles

Oil leak

o/s outer sill damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2013 164,879 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2012 144,892 miles

Offside outer sill damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2011 128,398 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 127,884 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 108,708 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 108,600 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 90,404 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

chips to screen

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2008 73,975 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 60,156 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 47,021 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 LHG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LHG, 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 LHG registered?

DY03 LHG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is DY03 LHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 LHG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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