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DY03 WMU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,343 mi
Last recorded113,343 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 WMU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 113,343 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight gear box leak

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component and steering rack noisy (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner o/s and n/s tyres slightly perished

Fail 18 Oct 2018 113,315 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component and steering rack noisy (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner o/s and n/s tyres slightly perished

slight engine oil leak

slight gear box leak

Pass 28 Sep 2017 104,420 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 104,420 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 98,948 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 98,948 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 95,996 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 95,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 90,532 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 87,401 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 82,611 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded not blowing.

Fail 19 Mar 2013 82,611 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust rear silencer corroded not blowing.

Has engine oil leak.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 751,486 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 75,186 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

nail in nsf tyre

power steering rack damp

Pass 14 Mar 2011 67,324 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 67,324 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 62,091 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,704 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 48,509 miles

front brake disc pads low

Fail 7 Mar 2008 48,502 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front brake disc pads low

Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,135 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2006 32,614 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 WMU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 WMU, 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 WMU registered?

DY03 WMU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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