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DY53 AZW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,635 mi
Last recorded98,635 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 AZW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2013 98,635 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 98,635 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 89,757 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 80,825 miles

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

child seats fitted nearside front & offside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

nearside front seat folding handle missing & replaced with cord making operation erratic & difficult. we recomend replacement as soon as possible

Fail 9 Mar 2011 80,825 miles

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

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

child seats fitted nearside front & offside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

nearside front seat folding handle missing & replaced with cord making operation erratic & difficult. we recomend replacement as soon as possible

Pass 3 Mar 2010 70,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2009 57,809 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 45,640 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 45,640 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 35,101 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 35,101 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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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DY53 AZW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DY53 AZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY53 AZW registered?

DY53 AZW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is DY53 AZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 AZW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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