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DY03 LJX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,803 mi
Last recorded52,803 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 52,803 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2024 52,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre perished

oil filter corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 51,908 miles

slight play on nearside front balljoint

Pass 20 Jan 2022 49,155 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 47,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 45,779 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 42,744 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 41,189 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 41,189 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 39,598 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 37,569 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 35,307 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 33,350 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 31,172 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint (when off load)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 31,172 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint (when off load)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,881 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint ( when off load )

Pass 9 Mar 2010 26,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in offside front steering rack end inner joint (when of load)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,187 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres feathering on outer edges

slight play in offside front steering rack end ( of load)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,895 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre feathering on outside edge.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 18,343 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 14,901 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 LJX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LJX, 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 LJX registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY03 LJX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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