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DY03 XSK

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,509 mi
Last recorded97,509 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 XSK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 97,509 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 97,505 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 85,481 miles

exhaust flexi worn/ loose and backbox corroded

n/s rear tyre out of shape and perished between tread

o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s front heavily perished between tread

Fail 15 Jun 2016 85,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65R14 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust flexi worn/ loose and backbox corroded

n/s rear tyre out of shape and perished between tread

o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s front heavily perished between tread

Pass 6 Oct 2014 85,269 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge+splitting on edges

oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2014 85,269 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge+splitting on edges

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2013 78,026 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 78,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 77,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

EML light on

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hi viz brake light inop

o/s/f tyre low tread and worn on edges 1756514

Fail 11 Oct 2012 67,729 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 67,729 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 59,441 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 52,567 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 52,561 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 42,810 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 40,034 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 40,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 34,615 miles

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

oil leak from gear box area

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 XSK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XSK, 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 XSK registered?

DY03 XSK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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