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DY53 ERV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,219 mi
Last recorded119,219 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 119,219 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine slight misfire

Pass 17 Sep 2018 114,231 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 107,593 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 107,525 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking switch (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 101,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 96,236 miles

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

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

child seat fitted n/s/r position

Fail 9 Jun 2015 96,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

child seat fitted n/s/r position

Pass 13 Jun 2014 89,857 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,131 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,608 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 53,684 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 45,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,227 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 32,442 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 26,161 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 20,079 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 ERV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ERV, 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 ERV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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