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DY03 WCT

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,171 mi
Last recorded119,171 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 WCT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2018 119,171 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 106,041 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 99,108 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 4 May 2016 99,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 May 2015 41,070 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 May 2014 83,564 miles

front brake pads getting down

Pass 10 May 2013 74,068 miles

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 10 May 2013 74,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2012 68,875 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 63,511 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 63,511 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 57,467 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 52,729 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 47,952 miles

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

nearside front tyre nailed

Fail 7 Nov 2008 47,952 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre nailed

Pass 29 Oct 2007 34,897 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 23,774 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 13,796 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 WCT is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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