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DY03 WCJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,202 mi
Last recorded166,202 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 WCJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 166,202 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2016 162,176 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2016 162,176 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 161,251 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 161,251 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 160,671 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 147,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2011 134,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 121,281 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 97,575 miles

front registration plate damaged

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2009 97,573 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate damaged

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2008 72,340 miles

front registration plate damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2008 72,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2007 50,302 miles

front wiper blades noisey in opperation

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 WCJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WCJ, 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 WCJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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