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DY52 FZE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

45,061 mi
Last recorded45,061 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 FZE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 45,061 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 45,061 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 94,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 92,474 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 89,618 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 81,669 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 73,115 miles

exhaust heat shield catching on exhaust system

Fail 29 Jun 2011 73,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust heat shield catching on exhaust system

Pass 30 Jun 2010 64,065 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 64,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 54,339 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 54,339 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 45,605 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 37,330 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 33,425 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 33,404 miles

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

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

High level brake lamp inoperative

Nearside rear tyre tread pattern is heavily cracked and has a nail in it.

Offside front tyre has cuts to inner side wall, is bold on the outer edge and only just above the legal limit

Offside rear tyre has 2.5mm of tread left and is cracking heavily within the tread pattern

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2006 25,581 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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DY52 FZE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DY52 FZE, 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 DY52 FZE registered?

DY52 FZE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is DY52 FZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY52 FZE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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