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DY03 VWM

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,829 mi
Last recorded102,829 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 VWM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 102,829 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 94,609 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 94,604 miles

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

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 90,331 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 87,428 miles

slight play in steering rack, suspect n/s rack end ball joint

Fail 1 Feb 2018 87,422 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper gator (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in steering rack, suspect n/s rack end ball joint

Pass 18 Jan 2017 85,827 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 85,820 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 84,326 miles

oil leak

squealing noise from fan belt area

Fail 19 Jan 2016 84,323 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

squealing noise from fan belt area

Pass 3 Feb 2015 77,092 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 77,091 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 75,849 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 75,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 69,780 miles

idle speed high

steering rack showing signs of leaking

Fail 19 Mar 2013 69,681 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

idle speed high

steering rack showing signs of leaking

Pass 26 Mar 2012 64,151 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 58,276 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,946 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 45,755 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 40,668 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 27,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2007 27,386 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 23,267 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 VWM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VWM, 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 VWM registered?

DY03 VWM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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