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DY03 WNC

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

78,498 mi
Last recorded78,498 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 WNC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 78,498 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 75,352 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 75,351 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 67,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2019 67,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 64,216 miles

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))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 64,216 miles

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

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))

Pass 25 May 2017 57,176 miles

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 May 2017 57,175 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 43,956 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 43,956 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 40,105 miles

Engine management light indicating a fault

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 May 2014 33,676 miles

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

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

temp fuel cap fitted but secure

Pass 29 May 2013 31,994 miles

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

n/s/f seat tilt handle missing

temporary fuel cap fitted but is secure

Pass 15 May 2012 30,837 miles

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

fuel cap is temporary type, but is secure

Fail 15 May 2012 30,837 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap is temporary type, but is secure

Pass 19 May 2011 29,430 miles

rear number plate marked

Pass 25 May 2010 28,074 miles

advise incorrect fuel cap ie not ford cap

Fail 25 May 2010 28,074 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

advise incorrect fuel cap ie not ford cap

Pass 27 May 2009 26,586 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 26,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 25,106 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 25,106 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 May 2007 23,389 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 20,934 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 WNC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WNC, 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 WNC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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