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DY03 ODH

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,165 mi
Last recorded105,165 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 ODH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2019 105,165 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Boot lid strut missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil level on minimum

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 99,581 miles

exh heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2018 99,581 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exh heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2017 89,064 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O-S Seat does not tilt

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 89,064 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O-S Seat does not tilt

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 77,894 miles

front seats wont tilt

Fail 13 Apr 2016 77,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front seats wont tilt

Pass 20 Apr 2015 69,934 miles

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

Coolant leak

exh poor cond

Fail 17 Apr 2015 69,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Coolant leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exh poor cond

Pass 15 Apr 2014 66,300 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 66,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 59,636 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,615 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 46,576 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Mar 2010 42,759 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 38,883 miles

f/n/s tyre out of shape slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,782 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 27,679 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 20,856 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 ODH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ODH, 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 ODH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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