MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,582 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear shocker covers not secure
both rear shockers covers not sercure
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
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
front brake discs badly corroded
offside steering rack tie rod has slight play
front discs lipped and corroded on inner face
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
front discs lipped and corroded on inner face
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front disc's corroded on inner edge
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
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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.
Is DY53 ETE safe to buy?
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