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DY53 ETE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,582 mi
Last recorded98,582 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 ETE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 98,582 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 94,146 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 90,145 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 86,016 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shocker covers not secure

Pass 7 Oct 2015 81,586 miles

both rear shockers covers not sercure

Fail 26 Sep 2015 81,562 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear shockers covers not sercure

Pass 16 Oct 2014 75,556 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 67,492 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover split

slight outer sidewall damage offside rear tyre

steering rack damp

Pass 16 Oct 2012 58,698 miles

front brake discs badly corroded

offside steering rack tie rod has slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2011 54,503 miles

front discs lipped and corroded on inner face

Fail 13 Oct 2011 54,503 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

front discs lipped and corroded on inner face

Pass 16 Nov 2010 50,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front disc's corroded on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2010 50,745 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front disc's corroded on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2009 43,859 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 31,174 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 25,326 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 17,465 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 ETE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ETE, 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 ETE registered?

DY53 ETE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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