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DY03 WLZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,186 mi
Last recorded104,186 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 WLZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 104,186 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 104,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 100,320 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 96,411 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 93,101 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 88,075 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 84,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front brake disc inner face rusty

nearside rear parking brake cable sticking/brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2011 75,225 miles

dampness of oil around power steering pump

nearside rear hand brake cable sticking

slight corrosion on nearside front brake disc inner face

Fail 15 Aug 2011 75,225 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dampness of oil around power steering pump

nearside rear hand brake cable sticking

slight corrosion on nearside front brake disc inner face

Pass 6 Sep 2010 65,993 miles

dampness of oil around power steering pump

nearside rear handbrake cable sticking slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2009 60,206 miles

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

dampness around power steering pump

Pass 9 Oct 2008 54,659 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 30,283 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 25,917 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 WLZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WLZ, 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 WLZ registered?

DY03 WLZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 April 2003.

Is DY03 WLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 WLZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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