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DY03 ZRX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,161 mi
Last recorded188,161 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 ZRX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 188,161 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 173,514 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 163,282 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 156,441 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 152,610 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 149,178 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut in offside front tyre tread

Fail 29 Apr 2013 149,178 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut in offside front tyre tread

Pass 21 Apr 2012 140,742 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 132,067 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 121,899 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 111,218 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 100,668 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 83,648 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 64,645 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 ZRX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZRX, 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 ZRX registered?

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

Is DY03 ZRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 ZRX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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