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DY03 OBS

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,827 mi
Last recorded135,827 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 OBS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 135,827 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 133,546 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 127,458 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly damaged

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2014 127,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 118,663 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 118,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 105,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2011 90,236 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 90,236 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 80,132 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 66,034 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 54,597 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 48,120 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 40,748 miles

both rear tyres have cracks starting to appear in tread

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 OBS is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OBS, 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 OBS registered?

DY03 OBS is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is DY03 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 OBS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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