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DY03 OBW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,874 mi
Last recorded96,874 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 OBW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 96,874 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wing damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2016 88,575 miles

Front oil leck

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

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 88,575 miles

Front oil leck

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 84,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2014 77,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 77,885 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 71,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side rear tyre has cracks on side wall

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2013 71,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side rear tyre has cracks on side wall

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,119 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 60,963 miles

Bonnet release & safety catch mechanism faulty.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front wing damaged (wing repeater slightly insecure)

Oil leak

Vehicle idle speed initially stuck at 1500 RPM.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 54,905 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 44,878 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 38,067 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 34,894 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 28,138 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 OBW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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