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DY03 NRF

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

68,771 mi
Last recorded68,771 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 68,771 miles

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

both front seats don't tilt

offside mirror taped

Fail 12 Mar 2018 68,771 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front seats don't tilt

offside mirror taped

Pass 11 Mar 2017 65,326 miles

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

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

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

both front seat wont tilt

offside mirror taped

screen washer switch intermittent

windscreen scratched

Fail 11 Mar 2017 65,326 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front seat wont tilt

offside mirror taped

screen washer switch intermittent

windscreen scratched

Pass 3 Mar 2016 61,713 miles

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

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

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

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

offside door mirror taped

washer switch intermitant

Fail 3 Mar 2016 61,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

offside door mirror taped

washer switch intermitant

Fail 2 Mar 2015 58,134 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

both front seats do not tilt

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,134 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front seats do not tilt

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,728 miles

Both front seats not tilting

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,084 miles

both front seats wont tilt

ns wiper split

washer switch intermitant fault dont always work

Fail 14 Mar 2013 51,084 miles

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

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

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

both front seats wont tilt

ns wiper split

washer switch intermitant fault dont always work

Pass 10 Mar 2012 47,424 miles

both front seats wont tilt forward

intermitant fault on screen washer switch sometimes dont allways work

oil filter coroded & damp req soon could loose all engine oil !!!!

Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,523 miles

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

offside front seat wont tilt

oil filter coroding

Pass 17 Mar 2010 39,396 miles

offside front seat wont tilt

Fail 9 Mar 2009 34,703 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside wiper in poor condition

windscreen scratched from wiper blade

Pass 9 Mar 2009 34,703 miles

nearside wiper in poor condition

windscreen scratched from wiper blade

Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,041 miles

windscreen scratched

Fail 17 Mar 2008 30,041 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,349 miles

front number plate cracked

windscreen scratched

Pass 17 Mar 2006 16,824 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2006 16,824 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NRF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NRF, 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 NRF registered?

DY03 NRF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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