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DY03 WFN

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 WFN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 134,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking main pipes side of tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 134,261 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

OS NS FRONT DISCS CORRODED

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 4 Mar 2025 134,251 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

OS NS FRONT DISCS CORRODED

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 5 Mar 2024 133,643 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 133,631 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2023 132,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more in center (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 132,020 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more in center (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 130,320 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 130,312 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 130,290 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 130,283 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 108,084 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 106,016 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 5 Mar 2020 106,006 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 5 Mar 2019 103,007 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 102,987 miles

Power steering ram leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 99,405 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 99,316 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 95,930 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 88,677 miles

Nearside Front suspect shock absorber may have been leaking

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear suspect brake cylinder partially siezed

Offside Front fog lamp glass smashed

Pass 23 Feb 2015 82,062 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres getting low

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

rear exhaust (box) mounting/bracket broken

Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,253 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 76,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,334 miles

brake discs rusted (due to vehicle standing)

pin hole exhaust

Pass 19 Apr 2012 64,862 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 56,998 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,338 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Apr 2008 34,785 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 34,785 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 27,628 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 23,861 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 WFN is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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