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DY03 XWE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,144 mi
Last recorded114,144 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 XWE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 114,144 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 114,144 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 110,780 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 103,324 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 94,885 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 94,885 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 86,758 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 78,071 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 78,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 69,193 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 69,193 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 61,111 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 57,377 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,614 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 33,814 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 26,017 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,164 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 XWE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XWE, 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 XWE registered?

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

Is DY03 XWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 XWE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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