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DY03 LKM

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

82,967 mi
Last recorded82,967 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 82,967 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL OVER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 79,355 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 76,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 75,114 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 72,801 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 70,628 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 68,984 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 68,984 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General vehicle condition

Pass 20 Mar 2017 67,007 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 61,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 57,158 miles

O/S/F droplink bent

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,004 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 49,194 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 49,169 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,097 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s and o/s seat tilt handles inop.

o/s front brake flexi hose securing clip loose but still holding hose in place.

steering rack damp with oil. not leaking.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 44,097 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s and o/s seat tilt handles inop.

o/s front brake flexi hose securing clip loose but still holding hose in place.

steering rack damp with oil. not leaking.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,946 miles

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

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

both rear seats will not tilt.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 39,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear seats will not tilt.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,284 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,861 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,340 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 17 Mar 2008 26,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2007 20,882 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 15,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 15,624 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 LKM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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