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DY03 LNE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,490 mi
Last recorded95,490 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2019 95,490 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 9 Aug 2018 92,555 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 91,437 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 88,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,574 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 76,146 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2014 76,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2013 57,051 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 57,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2012 47,888 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 47,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,280 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,031 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 30,563 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,563 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,148 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 23,419 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 23,418 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 19,966 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 LNE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LNE, 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 LNE registered?

DY03 LNE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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