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DY53 CKJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,698 mi
Last recorded89,698 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 CKJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2023 89,698 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust and coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 77,489 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 67,057 miles

Nearside Front seat back release not working

Nearside Front tyre bald on edge 195 50 r15

Nearside Rear road wheel damaged and some distortion

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front wing damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension showing corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2021 66,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat back release not working

Nearside Front tyre bald on edge 195 50 r15

Nearside Rear road wheel damaged and some distortion

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front wing damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension showing corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2020 65,239 miles

slight corrosion on rear springs

Pass 6 Jun 2019 60,940 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 60,940 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 56,984 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 52,870 miles

Nearside Front Cracking in outer sidewall, no cords showing.

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

Pass 27 May 2016 47,342 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 42,800 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 41,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear wheels slightly buckled

Pass 18 Oct 2014 41,427 miles

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

both rear wheels slightly buckled

Pass 8 Nov 2013 38,793 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 35,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 33,624 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 33,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 31,625 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 29,027 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 29,027 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,773 miles

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 8 Oct 2007 21,976 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 19,814 miles

Kerb damage to n/s/f inner wheel.

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

Rear number plate back peeling.

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 CKJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CKJ, 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 CKJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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