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DY03 WEW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,800 mi
Last recorded99,800 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 99,800 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 94,783 miles

Nearside rear view mirror missing

Rear service brake efficiency only just met. Requires adjustment or repair

Rear spring mounts slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 91,465 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 91,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 88,214 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 85,215 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 85,215 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 79,240 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 79,240 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 72,739 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 65,615 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 65,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 56,375 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 49,729 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 43,990 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 43,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 33,102 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 WEW 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 70.6%.

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 WEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY03 WEW registered?

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

Is DY03 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 WEW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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