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DY03 VPK

2003 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

167,290 mi
Last recorded167,290 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 VPK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 167,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective mounting bush worn ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 164,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 161,595 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 158,048 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 148,541 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 142,862 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has slight run out / slightly distorted

Nearside Rear bump stop device is damaged/deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm of tread and outer wall is damaged

Offside Rear tyre 2mm of tread

Pass 19 May 2016 138,104 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall is cut/damaged

Pass 5 May 2015 132,709 miles

o/s rear corner of body damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2015 132,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s rear corner of body damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2014 128,326 miles

fuel cap rubber worn

multiple steel brake pipes corroded o/s front n/s front central and rear steel pipes corroded

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged but not to cords

o/s front tyre scrubbed

o/s rear tyre scrubbed and has multiple outer wall damage

Fail 16 Apr 2014 128,181 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front bumper loose

fuel cap rubber worn

multiple steel brake pipes corroded o/s front n/s front central and rear steel pipes corroded

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged but not to cords

o/s front tyre scrubbed

o/s rear tyre scrubbed and has multiple outer wall damage

Pass 30 Apr 2013 121,565 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 97,964 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 91,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 91,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 87,568 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 81,220 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 81,220 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front wheel nuts incorrectly fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2008 68,005 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 68,005 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 54,911 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 54,439 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 42,803 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 VPK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VPK, 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 VPK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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