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DY03 VWR

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,877 mi
Last recorded62,877 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 VWR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 62,877 miles

Engine warning lamp (MIL) is on, displaying in dash.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 62,877 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken bottom coil broken off (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine warning lamp (MIL) is on, displaying in dash.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 57,647 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 57,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 52,923 miles

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

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

n/s/f door mirror missing

Pass 2 Oct 2014 48,613 miles

n/s/f wheel dented

Fail 2 Oct 2014 48,613 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s/f wheel dented

Fail 18 Sep 2013 44,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 44,068 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 40,181 miles

rear wiper blade split

surface corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,985 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,900 miles

rear tyres starting to crack on walls

Pass 19 Oct 2009 23,902 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 22,123 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,194 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,659 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 12,275 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 VWR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VWR, 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 VWR registered?

DY03 VWR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DY03 VWR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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