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DY03 LKX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,807 mi
Last recorded129,807 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 LKX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2021 129,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 123,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front gearbox mount worn

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

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

coolant level low

exhaust heat shield broken

oil level low

Fail 2 Dec 2019 123,403 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front gearbox mount worn

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

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

coolant level low

exhaust heat shield broken

oil level low

Pass 3 Dec 2018 116,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 116,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 110,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

MAJOR oil leak

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Dec 2017 110,972 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

MAJOR oil leak

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2016 104,642 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 103,538 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 103,538 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 99,626 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

front brake pads aprox 75% worn

Fail 10 Aug 2015 99,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

front brake pads aprox 75% worn

Fail 6 Aug 2014 85,615 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 85,615 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 68,526 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 52,496 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,018 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Fail 27 Aug 2011 43,967 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 25 Aug 2010 38,751 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,262 miles

Coolant leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake lever travel

Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,790 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 28,939 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 28,939 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,981 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 LKX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LKX, 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 LKX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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