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DY03 OFM

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,362 mi
Last recorded152,362 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 OFM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 152,362 miles

All brake and fuel lines heavily undersealed unable to assess full condition

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R Bumpstop detached

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 139,543 miles

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

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

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

offside rear bumpstop detatched

Pass 28 Oct 2014 126,136 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 111,599 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear damper shroud missing

unable to fully inspect condition of brake pipes reference applied protective product

Pass 12 Nov 2012 95,711 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 90,393 miles

exhaust back box deteriated

exhaust heat shields loose

nearside front seat belt fluffing slightly

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Fail 26 Apr 2012 90,393 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

exhaust back box deteriated

exhaust heat shields loose

nearside front seat belt fluffing slightly

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 19 Apr 2011 79,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

driver wiper smears slightly

n/s/f seatbelt fluffing

Pass 15 Apr 2010 67,401 miles

front number plate scratched

Pass 3 Apr 2009 55,349 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 42,063 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 42,063 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,959 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 17,988 miles

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

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 OFM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol 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 OFM, 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 OFM registered?

DY03 OFM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is DY03 OFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 OFM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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