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DY03 WBG

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,097 mi
Last recorded89,097 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 89,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded in places/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside heavily corroded. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visor hangs down. Will not stay folded up. (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch damaged. No sharp edges at time of test.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arches corroding in places. Inner wheel arch liners fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside cracking on inner sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front chassis rails corroded in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills, parts of floorpan and chassis rails corroded in places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 89,097 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded in places/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside heavily corroded. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visor hangs down. Will not stay folded up. (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch damaged. No sharp edges at time of test.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arches corroding in places. Inner wheel arch liners fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside cracking on inner sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front chassis rails corroded in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills, parts of floorpan and chassis rails corroded in places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 87,587 miles

minor under body & sills surface rust

Pass 27 Oct 2017 85,484 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 85,484 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 83,370 miles

battery insecure but contained

Pass 14 Aug 2012 79,597 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 79,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 73,907 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 69,399 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

chips in windscreen

nearside rear tyre is worn out of shape

rear brake pipes are greased and difficult to inspect

Pass 12 Mar 2009 64,011 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 64,011 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 57,877 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 57,855 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 52,827 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 52,826 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 39,644 miles

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

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 WBG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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