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DY03 XRV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

218,521 mi
Last recorded218,521 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 XRV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 218,521 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 218,521 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 206,063 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 187,990 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 187,977 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front and rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 170,156 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 153,080 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 153,080 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 24 Jan 2013 136,163 miles

Engine leaking oil and coolant.

Front and rear brake pipes corroded.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 136,163 miles

Engine leaking oil and coolant.

Front and rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 118,011 miles

Offside haedlamp adjuster faulty. Oil leak. Coolant leak.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 100,296 miles

Oil leak from filler area and filter. Coolant leak from stat area.

Fail 27 Jan 2011 100,296 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak from filler area and filter. Coolant leak from stat area.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 83,921 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 66,060 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 42,689 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 22,247 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 XRV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XRV, 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 XRV registered?

DY03 XRV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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