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DY03 OFG

2003 Ford Fiesta

Orange Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,311 mi
Last recorded133,311 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 OFG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 133,311 miles

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

front disks corroded

oil leak from engine sump and turbo

Fail 1 Jun 2017 133,311 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) nearside front to rear before flexi (2.2.D.2b)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front disks corroded

oil leak from engine sump and turbo

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 126,123 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 113,448 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 102,122 miles

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

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 101,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front flexy brake hose securing clip loose

offsiode front flexy brake hose securing clip loose

Pass 25 Apr 2012 88,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 77,980 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 75,155 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 69,144 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 65,560 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 48,324 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 29,356 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 21,792 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 OFG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OFG, 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 OFG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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