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DY03 VOU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,123 mi
Last recorded97,123 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 VOU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 97,123 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 97,123 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 90,417 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 83,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 83,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

coolant leak + coolant level low

Pass 27 Dec 2017 79,962 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2016 77,142 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 77,120 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 75,030 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread pattern.

Rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Fail 5 Jan 2016 75,017 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread pattern.

Rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 29 Dec 2014 72,163 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2014 69,369 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 69,369 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 66,148 miles

Advise exhaust starting to corrode.

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 66,148 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Advise exhaust starting to corrode.

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 63,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 61,227 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 61,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 59,426 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 59,426 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 54,035 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 4,265 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 34,086 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 VOU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VOU, 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 VOU registered?

DY03 VOU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DY03 VOU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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