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DY03 XRH

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,139 mi
Last recorded46,139 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 XRH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 46,139 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 27 Apr 2026 46,134 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 Apr 2025 42,921 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underbody heavily undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 42,916 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underbody heavily undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 40,978 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 May 2023 39,077 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 May 2023 39,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2022 37,104 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 May 2022 37,087 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 35,234 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2021 35,253 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 34,657 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 33,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody oil spayed

Pass 14 May 2018 33,209 miles

Corrosion to subframe, suspension, and power steering pipes

Pass 16 May 2017 32,516 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 32,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe leaking front - rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2016 31,866 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2016 31,866 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 30,913 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 30,913 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 30,030 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 29,021 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2013 29,021 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2012 28,365 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2012 28,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 27,583 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 27,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 26,172 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,652 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,626 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 19,784 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 19,784 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 17,735 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 XRH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 XRH, 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 XRH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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