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DY03 WEX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,936 mi
Last recorded157,936 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 WEX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2018 157,936 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2017 142,909 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 142,909 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 129,450 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 129,199 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear half of o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 119,061 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 119,000 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 109,822 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 106,401 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

light damage to bodywork

slight oil leaks

Pass 18 Dec 2012 104,897 miles

Slight play in near side front rack end

Pass 23 Dec 2011 102,529 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 100,017 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside steering rack end has slight play in inner joint

Fail 17 Mar 2011 100,017 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside steering rack end has slight play in inner joint

Pass 2 Mar 2010 98,720 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside tie rod has slight play in inner joint

Fail 10 Feb 2010 98,710 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside tie rod has slight play in inner joint

Pass 26 Nov 2008 81,052 miles

nearside track arm has movement in ball joint

Fail 26 Nov 2008 81,052 miles

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

nearside track arm has movement in ball joint

Pass 14 Sep 2007 59,490 miles

Oil leak

rear high level brakke light one bulb not working

Pass 12 Apr 2006 338,687 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 33,688 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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 WEX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WEX, 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 WEX registered?

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

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