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DY03 NRK

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,792 mi
Last recorded124,792 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 124,792 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 124,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 117,925 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 117,923 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort foot brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 109,835 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 100,246 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 90,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal bush worn

coolant level low

hi-level brake lamp not working

m/i/l on dash

n/s/f wheel bearing has feint roughness

o/s/r wheel has damage to the outside rim but not effecting tyre or drivability. advise repair or change in future

Fail 24 Apr 2014 90,894 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

clutch pedal bush worn

coolant level low

hi-level brake lamp not working

m/i/l on dash

n/s/f wheel bearing has feint roughness

o/s/r wheel has damage to the outside rim but not effecting tyre or drivability. advise repair or change in future

Pass 20 Apr 2013 83,004 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 83,004 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 78,577 miles

Front tyres wearing on outside edge

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 78,577 miles

Front tyres wearing on outside edge

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 70,598 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 70,544 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 63,444 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Radiator bowed out of shape.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 58,158 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low on outside edge and close to wear bars. radiator bent.

Fail 23 Sep 2008 58,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre tread low on outside edge and close to wear bars. radiator bent.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 54,740 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 54,740 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)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 51,677 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 43,255 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 NRK 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 NRK, 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 NRK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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