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DY53 BAO

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,708 mi
Last recorded86,708 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 86,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 75,558 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Aug 2017 75,558 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (mid section) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 68,096 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 68,096 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 67,839 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

evgine cover/undertray, rear bumper damage

Fail 24 Aug 2015 67,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape and perished to cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

evgine cover/undertray, rear bumper damage

Pass 26 Aug 2014 67,552 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 26 Aug 2014 67,552 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 Aug 2013 67,127 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 59,037 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 46,725 miles

**** OFFSIDE DRIVESHAFT CENTRE BEARING WORN/LOOSE IN HOUSING ****

brake pipes to both rear wheel cylinders corroded

centre section of main front to nearside main brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre tread depth low 3mm

offside rear tyre tread depth low, 2mm

Fail 7 Oct 2011 46,725 miles

**** OFFSIDE DRIVESHAFT CENTRE BEARING WORN/LOOSE IN HOUSING ****

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes to both rear wheel cylinders corroded

centre section of main front to nearside main brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre tread depth low 3mm

offside rear tyre tread depth low, 2mm

Pass 13 Oct 2010 37,515 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 30,351 miles

centre main brake pipes corroding

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

rear section main brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2008 24,187 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 20,271 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,604 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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DY53 BAO is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BAO, 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 DY53 BAO registered?

DY53 BAO is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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