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DY03 VPU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

127,746 mi
Last recorded127,746 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 VPU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 127,746 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 120,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 116,064 miles

front discs slightly worn, oil leak, coil springs corroded, brakepipes surface rust, play in rack

Pass 11 Feb 2016 109,860 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seats fitted (x2)

injector chuffing

nearside front tyre has a cut into the sidewall

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 99,415 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Possible slight diesel injector seal leaking

Fail 28 Jan 2015 99,415 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Possible slight diesel injector seal leaking

Pass 25 Feb 2014 93,201 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 90,329 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 90,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 86,049 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 80,248 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 73,943 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 65,840 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,110 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 47,388 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,761 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 VPU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VPU, 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 VPU registered?

DY03 VPU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is DY03 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 VPU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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