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DY03 OCG

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,082 mi
Last recorded82,082 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 OCG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 82,082 miles

Clip on fuel pipe tightened up, not leaking at time of test (tank not full)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 19 May 2016 81,805 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking filler to tank (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 16 May 2015 67,421 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Corrosion around rear axle mounts but not considered excessive

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside front to rear brake pipe not secured very well, unlikely to cause damage

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 May 2015 67,421 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre stop lamp not working

Corrosion around rear axle mounts but not considered excessive

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside front to rear brake pipe not secured very well, unlikely to cause damage

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 May 2014 60,045 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 60,045 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 58,646 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 58,646 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2012 57,465 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 57,465 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 52,554 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 39,028 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 38,866 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 May 2009 25,369 miles
Fail 22 May 2009

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 13,253 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 8,024 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 6,285 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 OCG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OCG, 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 OCG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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