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DY03 XRX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,729 mi
Last recorded133,729 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 XRX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 133,729 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2026 133,724 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 132,639 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 128,014 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 124,408 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 120,856 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 120,851 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 116,982 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 112,811 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 112,807 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 106,743 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 100,037 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2018 100,037 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 93,813 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 88,712 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 88,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 80,252 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 70,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 65,263 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 57,254 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 45,289 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 33,882 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,945 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 29,945 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 25,317 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 20,171 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES SHOWING SIGNS OF SLIGHT DETERIORATION

Fail 18 Apr 2007 20,171 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES SHOWING SIGNS OF SLIGHT DETERIORATION

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 15,253 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 XRX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

DY03 XRX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is DY03 XRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 XRX shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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