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DY03 WMW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,082 mi
Last recorded50,082 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 WMW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 50,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 50,082 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 50,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 46,581 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 46,534 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrossion (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light corrossion to fuel kneck

Pass 27 Jan 2017 45,437 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 45,314 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

upper stop lamp out

Pass 13 Jan 2015 44,129 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 43,689 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 40,898 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 39,744 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,829 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 35,283 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,568 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,655 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,289 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 19,482 miles

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

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 WMW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WMW, 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 WMW registered?

DY03 WMW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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