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DY03 NTE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,560 mi
Last recorded97,560 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 NTE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 97,560 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 95,526 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 94,122 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 92,683 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 90,414 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 83,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 83,658 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 77,914 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 73,553 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 70,878 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 68,359 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 64,753 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 60,706 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 46,934 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 46,934 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 20 Nov 2006 27,164 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 26,447 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 26,645 miles

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

2 screws in off side rear tyre

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 23,917 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)

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 NTE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY03 NTE registered?

DY03 NTE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is DY03 NTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 NTE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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