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DY53 BUU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,620 mi
Last recorded112,620 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 BUU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2015 112,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine over heating during emissions test.

Off side front wiper blade split on ends.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Apr 2014 99,205 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 May 2013 86,340 miles

Corrosion on chassis/susapension/brakes etc.

Front brake pads look worn thin.

Spare tyre flat.

Pass 17 May 2012 70,115 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 70,114 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 56,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 May 2011 56,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 43,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall has slight damage

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

Nearside Front Wiper Blade slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Wiper Blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2009 34,015 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 31,305 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 31,296 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 30,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 16,565 miles

NSR tyre has cut in outer sidewall - not to cords

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 13,538 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 BUU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DY53 BUU, 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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DY53 BUU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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