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DY03 ZRN

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,528 mi
Last recorded101,528 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 ZRN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 101,528 miles

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

Oil leak ()

eml light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 101,528 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

eml light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 97,530 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty/corroded (7.1.2)

eml light on

n/s/f and o/s/r brake pipes rusty

Fail 6 Jul 2016 97,220 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

eml light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded/weak (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 91,746 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

eml light on

Fail 31 Jul 2015 91,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 8 Aug 2014 85,038 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 80,976 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 75,709 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 67,529 miles

O/S/R wheel bearing making slight noise

Fail 18 Apr 2011 67,529 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

O/S/R wheel bearing making slight noise

Pass 19 Apr 2010 59,394 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2009 50,176 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 41,514 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,507 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 23,535 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 ZRN is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ZRN, 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 ZRN is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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